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Braking
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-quart ...

Battery
The battery supplies power to start the engine and operate any additional electrical accessories. - To avoid break–down or failure to start the vehicle, maintain a battery with full cranking ...

Driving on Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before starting down a long or steep downgrade. If the transmission is not shifted down, the brakes might get hot and no longer work well. Vehicles can tow ...