Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time.
Average driver reaction time is about three-quarters of a second. In that time, a vehicle moving at 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20m (66 ft), which could be a lot of distance in an emergency.
Helpful braking tips to keep in mind include:
If the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven, brake normally but do not pump the brakes. Doing so could make the pedal harder to push down. If the engine stops, there will be some power brake assist but it will be used when the brake is applied. Once the power assist is used up, it can take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push.
Skoda Fabia. Engine compartment overview
Fig. 126 Principle sketch: Engine compartment
Explanation of graphic » Fig. 126
Coolant expansion reservoir
Windscreen washer fluid reservoir
Engine oil filler opening
Engine oil dipst ...
Renault Clio. Tyre pressure loss warning
If fitted on the vehicle this system warns
the driver of pressure loss in one or
several tyres.
Operating principle
Each wheel (except for the emergency
spare wheel) has a sensor in the infla ...
Skoda Fabia. Raising the vehicle
Fig. 142 Jacking points for positioning lifting jack
Fig. 143 Attach lifting jack
Position the car jack below the jacking point closest to the flat tyre » Fig.
142.
The jacking point i ...