Chevrolet TRACKER 1993 Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 129)

Braking

Braking action involves

perception time

and

reaction time.

First, you have to decide to push on the

brake pedal. That’s

perception time.

Then you have to bring up your foot and

do it. That’s

reaction time.

Average

reaction time

is about

3/4

of a

second. But that’s only an average.

might be less with one driver and as

long as two or three seconds

with another. Age, physical condition,

alertness, coordination, and eyesight all

play a part.

do alcohol, drugs and

frustration. But even in

3/4

of a second,

a vehicle moving at

mph

(100

km/h)

travels

feet

(20

m). That could. be a

lot of distance in an emergency,

keeping enough space between your

vehicle and others is important.

And, of course, actual stopping

distances vary greatly with the surface

the road (whether it’s pavement

gravel); the condition of the road (wet,

dry, icy); tire tread; and the condition of

your brakes.

Most drivers treat their brakes with

care. Some, however, overwork the

braking system with poor driving habits.

Avoid needless heavy braking. Some

people drive in spurts

heavy

acceleration followed by heavy

braking

rather than keeping pace

with traffic. This is a mistake. Your

brakes

may

not have time to cool

between hard stops. Your brakes will

wear out much faster

you do a lot

of heavy braking.

your left foot rest lightly on the brake

pedal

while

driving.

Don’t “ride” the brakes by letting

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