Better braking saves money

When driving aggressively there is hard acceleration and braking causing passengers to jolt in an ugly manner. This habit cost money. You burn fuel faster, wear the tyres and brakes lining twice faster than it should be. It is also a waste of money twice over. So what is the best way of braking and […]

When driving aggressively there is hard acceleration and braking causing passengers to jolt in an ugly manner. This habit cost money. You burn fuel faster, wear the tyres and brakes lining twice faster than it should be. It is also a waste of money twice over.

So what is the best way of braking and saving cost? First of all you need to know the different system of braking which is the accelerator, the gear and the brakes itself. When you are on the road and see the need to reduce your speed long before applying your brakes the accelerator becomes your brakes by lifting your foot; followed by the application of the foot brake and reduction of gear. This is usually the ideal situation. But most drivers often spot hazard ahead and prefer to apply brakes at the spot which is a bad habit and of ten a cause of accidents. Your method of braking should be a progressive one from the moment you sight a hazard. As you draw nearer to the hazard first decelerate before applying the footbrake so as to think on the hazard with all its implications. Hard braking can cause the car to skid because of the thrust of its weight. In turn you can lose control. The holding of your foot brakes should be almost negligible and mostly on a straight line. If you must reduce speed on bends apply the foot brakes lightly. When descending a hill it is best to change down your gear to prevent the brakes from becoming ineffective because excessive wear.

With this advice you will become a better and safer driver on the road. You will also save money. If you need more answer to your questions, feel free to approach a technical expert or contact us. Good luck to your driving and be safe.