When I was returning from an international trip earlier this month, I became curious about how the airplane was able to stop itself at the end of the runway. When I got home, I decided to do some in...

What Is The E-Brake Used For?

When I received my new car earlier this week, I noticed the e-brake, or emergency brake, while becoming familiar with the components inside. Realizing that I never really put this brake to use while...

When Should You Cover The Brake?

Having taught the drivers education course at the local high school for many years I am familiar with covering the brake (hovering your right foot over the brake pedal in anticipation of sudden...

Will Brakes Work Without The ABS System?

After reading through some information in the owner’s manual of my car about the ABS system, I started to wonder how necessary this system is in the average vehicle. To answer the question of...