When is the right time to start braking: not all drivers know this

The ability to brake in time is one of the main skills that helps to make driving on the roads safe. Therefore, it is important to be aware of all the situations when it is absolutely necessary.

OBOZREVATEL asked experienced drivers and road safety experts for their opinion. And they described one non-obvious situation when it is necessary to press the brake pedal right away.

First of all, it is important to keep an eye on the neighbors in traffic and start slowing down when the next car starts to slow down. The braking should be smooth and gentle.

The reason for this is simple: the neighboring driver may have noticed the pedestrian crossing the road earlier. In order not to jump out and injure the pedestrian, you should coordinate your actions in the traffic.

At the same time, it is important not to put the car behind you in a dangerous situation either. That is why you need to brake smoothly, not hurriedly.

In general, you need to be extra attentive and ready to slow down at any time in the following situations:

• when you are sharing the road with pedestrians and cyclists, in particular when traveling on a street with a large number of pedestrian crossings;
• when the road layout is dangerous - there are curves or speed bumps;
• when you are traveling in bad weather conditions - rain, fog, or darkness;
• when there are a lot of parked vehicles on the roadsides;
• when you are near schools, parks, or hospitals where there may be children or the elderly.

Police and road safety experts urge all drivers in urban areas to take their time on the roads. After all, no delay is worth getting into an accident.

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