Use of engine braking
Remember to make use of engine braking in addition to foot braking. When descending a grade, if only the foot brake is used, the brakes may start working improperly because of brake fluid overheating, caused by overheated brake pads. To help prevent this, shift into a lower gear to get stronger engine braking.
See also:
Brake booster
The brake booster uses engine manifold vacuum to assist braking force. Do not turn off the engine while driving because that will turn off the brake booster, resulting in poor braking power.
The brak ...
Determining compatibility of tire and vehicle load capacities
The sum of four tires’ maximum load ratings must exceed the maximum loaded vehicle
weight (“GVWR”). In addition, sum of the maximum load ratings of two front tires
and of two rear tires must excee ...
Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain
airbag will basically not deploy.
1) The vehicle is involved in frontal collision with another vehicle (moving
or stationary).
2) The vehicle is struck from behind.
3) The vehicle pitches end over end.
In the event of accidents ...