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.
Control of a Vehicle
SteeringEvaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement
Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Purge Pipe Fittings (Qty: 2)
Procedure
Disconnect the vacuum lines quick connect fitting from the evaporative
emission ca ...
Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement
Special Tools
EN-48279 Fuel Sender Lock Ring Tool
For equivalent regional tools, refer Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief
Remove the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement.
Disconnect the electrical c ...
Drive Range, Second Gear (Gen 1)
As vehicle speed increases and operating conditions become appropriate, the transmission
control module (TCM) processes input signals from the automatic transmission input
and output speed sensors, the throttle position sensor and other vehicle sensors
to determine the precise moment to comman ...