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.
Seat Ibiza. Safety
Electronic stabilisation programme (ESP)*
ESP helps make driving safer in certain situations.
Fig. 99 Detail of the centre console: ESP button
The Electronic Stabilisation Program (ESP) contains ...
Mazda 2. Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems
For optimum protection, the front seat
belts and rear outboard seat belts * are
equipped with pretensioner and load
limiting systems. For both these systems to
work properly you must wear the seat ...
Honda Fit. Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside
Using the Lock Tab
■ Locking a door
Pull the lock tab rearward.
■ Unlocking a door
Push the lock tab forward.
Models with remote transmitter
When you lock the door using the lock ...