2007-03-06 13:53:53 · 10 answers · asked by Vocal Prowess 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
i assume you mean you loose brakes yes b r a k e s.
down shift, then neutral, then ebrake, if the e-brake is also cut then you will want to use some short swerving, like in nascar when they are keeping the tires warm, it will slow you for that last 10 mph or so, if you dont drive a pussy car you can allways just hit the guardrail, it messes up your paint but if your other choice is a wreck...
2007-03-06 13:58:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
What you want to do is let the car slow down to a more manageable speeed on it's own then shift it into neutral and apply the e-brake if it's still working. Remember, applying it at a high rate of speed will cause you to have an accident so put your flashers on and wait to the vehicle slows down to around 20-25 mph before using the e-brake and slowly guide your car off to the side. If your e-brake isn't working, then after waiting for your vehicle to slow on it's own, aim for something soft like the shoulder or any orange barrels or yellow containers (which are usually filled with water or sand) and this should help safely bring your vehicle to a stop. You must also try to remain calm at all times. Panicing will only make the situation worse.
2007-03-09 08:16:17 · answer #2 · answered by HULK RULES!! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure what type of vehicle you are talking about but I will assume you are talking about being on a hill .With a manual transmission, there is a better chance of downshifting to a lower gear to slow you down. An automatic will tend not to down shift until lower speeds are obtained .
If there is absolutely no chance of slowing down, you have a few options: pull onto the shoulder and hope this will slow you down,find a run away vehicle gravel pit , (this will stop you forsure ), or (as a last resort ) attempt to find a vehicle going slower than you as a cushion to atleast slow you down to livable conditions .
Final word, keep your vehicle properly maintained and you won't have to worry so much .
2007-03-08 02:10:25 · answer #3 · answered by westhighland 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the absolute best thing you can do is DON"T PANIC!! DRIVE THE CAR, when it's safe move over to the side of the road, take you foot off the gas and let it slow down on it's own when it's really slowed down, you can try to apply the emergency brake to bring it to a full stop, if that doesn. work, turn your engine off, but make sure you don't lock your steering.
2007-03-08 02:31:56 · answer #4 · answered by al b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the conditions. You want to achieve two goals:
1. Stop in a safe place
2. Pull out of everyone else's way
If you're on level ground, just pull into the breakdown lane and coast to a stop.
2007-03-06 17:11:43 · answer #5 · answered by Vegan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
had this happen befor in my 1985 horizon
put the trans into N then hit the E-brake and if you have to hit a car. that what i did had to or i was going to hit a train
no i'm not lieing this is truth
2007-03-06 14:40:15 · answer #6 · answered by davedebo198305 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lost brakes ? steer around obstacles or aim for whatever looks softest . downshift .hit e. brake , ride the shoulder , aim uphill , or last ditch , slam into park or reverse .
2007-03-06 14:09:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
downshift,avoid pressing accelerator stay to far right/shoulder and avoid going down a hill
2007-03-06 16:09:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it all depends on the conditions
2007-03-06 16:43:36 · answer #9 · answered by sunman07 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do a u-turn, and go full-bore. try and stay straight.
2007-03-06 14:05:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋