thesicilian:
So many contrasting opinions up there
Don't know what to believe

jaxxy:
See how he said no2. pull up ur hand brake like it’s magic? Op wants people to drift

On a serious note ur hand/parking brake holds only ur back tyres. I think u should apply it slowly depending on ur speed.

greenhulk:


Never put the gear to neutral at high speed. Why do u people keep thinking this is a good idea. Pls Google engine braking, that is the best way to slow down the car in such situations. once car is slow enough (around 40km/hr) then u can use ur handbrake and once car is very slow then u can put to neutral.

couragemurphy:


While you are right in your submission. But you seem to be the one emphasising on HIGH SPEED. What i said didn't include the high speed and that action wasn't even the first, meaning the car must have decelerated to a large extent before putting on neutral. This just to reduce the time for the car to come to a complete stop......

ovkie:


Hi speed should be considered too. You may be traveling when such problem arises

Jasen1:
But OP before someone will press break he must've seen traffic in front shey all this procedure fit happen under 2 minutes? I doubt

Na to look for pillar or gutter oh

nurey:


I am talking from experience, I once switch my manual gear Nissan almera at 100km to gear 1 and pressed the accelerator the deceleration was astronomical. I have done same thing on a sienna 2000 auto though at 70km on 3rd mainland bridge and deceleration set in but not as astronomical as the manual transmission

nakotee:
Car is a mechanical and electrical system which can fail at anytime, so whenever you loose your brakes during driving just see it as a mechanical malfunction likely to occur , dont think its spiritual or strange just put your mind together.

Five steps to follow when you loose your brakes

1. Don't panic , be strong and concentrate on your driving.

2. Pull up your hand brake.

3. Put your gear on Neutral (N)

4. Off your engine while you leave the ignition on. ( all this four steps while automatically slow down the car)

5. Look for a safe place to stop the car .

adanny01:


My old 1986 Honda Accord would never shift into gear one at 80km/h. It wont shift into reverse either. The 2007 Toyota prado i used will not do it either.

At that speed, gear 1 will definitely rev the engine beyond red zone. That should damage the engine.

Am sure gear 2 will enter but the risk is high if speed is higher.

adanny01:


My old 1986 Honda Accord would never shift into gear one at 80km/h. It wont shift into reverse either. The 2007 Toyota prado i used will not do it either.

At that speed, gear 1 will definitely rev the engine beyond red zone. That should damage the engine.

Am sure gear 2 will enter but the risk is high if speed is higher.

greenhulk:
@no 2. Most people's parking brake (handbrake) don't work. Most of other people's car I drive have non working parking brake.

Did u just say turn off engine and put car to neutral? Bros u are a terrible driver. This thread should be deleted because u are going to lead people to a crash.

nakotee:
Car is a mechanical and electrical system which can fail at anytime, so whenever you loose your brakes during driving just see it as a mechanical malfunction likely to occur , dont think its spiritual or strange just put your mind together.

Five steps to follow when you loose your brakes

1. Don't panic , be strong and concentrate on your driving.

2. Pull up your hand brake.

3. Put your gear on Neutral (N)

4. Off your engine while you leave the ignition on. ( all this four steps while automatically slow down the car)

5. Look for a safe place to stop the car .

greenhulk:


Do u drive automatic? If u do, u will notice ur gear lever has 1,2 and L (for some cars it's called d1 and d2) nary u drive with D or D3 which is the normal drive mode. But D1 and D2 or L are called low gears and u don't need to press the brake get into those low gears from normal drive. Try it yourself, while driving move ur gear from D to D2 or D1 or L without pressing the brake see what happens. U will see ur car will slow down. It is called engine braking.

greenhulk:
@no 2. Most people's parking brake (handbrake) don't work. Most of other people's car I drive have non working parking brake.

Did u just say turn off engine and put car to neutral? Bros u are a terrible driver. This thread should be deleted because u are going to lead people to a crash.

ElidaxZiel:
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The moderator that push this to front page is very stupid and lack good sound education m

How can you pull hand brake while brake fail

That will automatically make the car somersault

Nairaland is gradually turning in rubbish

Seun you need to reevaluate this forum

No credibility and Professionalism
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nakotee:
Car is a mechanical and electrical system which can fail at anytime, so whenever you loose your brakes during driving just see it as a mechanical malfunction likely to occur , dont think its spiritual or strange just put your mind together.

Five steps to follow when you loose your brakes

1. Don't panic , be strong and concentrate on your driving.

2. Pull up your hand brake.

3. Put your gear on Neutral (N)

4. Off your engine while you leave the ignition on. ( all this four steps while automatically slow down the car)

5. Look for a safe place to stop the car .

izywzy:

turning off the engine works, I have experienced it before.

CalabarPikin:


Bros.....u just made my day already.... Thanks man

nurey:


So you are doing 80km/h and see traffic ahead and you press the brake to slow down and see it isn't working and you expect someone to remember all these.

safety maneuver is an involuntary action, the best bet that any driver in such distress should have in mind is "Engine breaking"

for manual transmission, switch to gear one straight and lightly the depress the accelerator and the car would decelerate instantly.

For automatic move your gear lever down to 1 or L or lowest gear depending on vehicle make and deceleration would occur.

please never switch to N or off Engine, as downward decent in N would make car go faster or level ground would not slow Engine down as for switching off Engine, you loose steering wheel feel nah crash be that ooo

Awoleesu:



Mallam, you must be from the North!

Wealthoptulent:



I drive bmw automatic.. i have just D and pulling to left on D is m+/s like manual sport! Where do i have as option as a L or 1. Have survived brake failure when i used camry for two years, firstly i dont announce to fellow occupants in the car because their panics will confuse me. If am ascending hill i use N but if descending i off engine but allow the lights on for power steering effectiveness. Then my hand brake be pulled n released systematically to avoid the somersault of the car.

greenhulk:
@no 2. Most people's parking brake (handbrake) don't work. Most of other people's car I drive have non working parking brake.

Did u just say turn off engine and put car to neutral? Bros u are a terrible driver. This thread should be deleted because u are going to lead people to a crash.

Princeofasia:
mumu me don cram am already o lol. bro abeg so wetin be the solution cos even if na me i go off the car