How To Stop A Car When Brakes Fail-Driving Lesson

In this video, I show you how to stop a car when brakes fail. If you are in the unfortunate event where your brakes don't work, you should use these steps to safely bring your car to a stop. It is really important to get your car towed to a safe location once you have brought it to a complete stop. Don't try to drive your car again once you have realized that your brakes have failed (until you get it fixed).

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[dimfuturefilms]

They never taught me this in drivers Ed in school, which is very concerning because I think this is very important information that will save lives.

[zikkreal]

Step 1: Stay calm.
Step 2: Put hazard lights on to let people know you need extra space.
Step 3: Downshift.
Step 4: Pump you brake. (It's wort a try)
Step 5: Last resort is to use your emergency brake. Press the button on your emergency brake and slowly bring it up.

Quick note: Do not turn your car off to allow you to maintain power steering.

If your brakes fail once, do not risk it. Have it towed for checking and repairs.

You're welcome.

[Martyyka]

I had my brakes fail going 100km/h. This was many years ago and I was still pretty much a fresh driver, but I instinctively did exactly what this guy is talking about (well, except the hazard lights) and managed to safely stop - I even managed to not stop in the middle of the road, but steer on to a small patch of gravel next to the road where we waited for road assistance. A friend that was in the car with me thought I was joking when I said the breaks are not working because I said it so calmly like it's no big deal and then also handled it like it's no big deal 🤣. The guy who came to pick up the car was also bewildered by my calm reaction but said it probably saved our lives. I'm actually very thankful for this ability, it was not the first nor the last situation where I kept my head clear when most people would go in instant panic mode.

[achrafzaidi]

People complaining about his loud voice. Common! the guy is trying to help, u do have volume control on ur devise I think. Just turn the volume down and appreciate what the guy is trying to do here

[juana.]

You don't wanna damage your engine 🤣🤣🤣 F the engine save your life. Lol

[raceandchase]

POV: you’re watching this while driving on a highway with no brakes.

[deltagene]

He really deserves our appreciation for such a meaningful video.👍

[handyertanto]

I'm from Indonesia. I like the way you speak. It is clear enough and easy to understand easy to hear for me. Your vocabularies using is easy to understand as well.

[HSTeyler]

Last year I lost my brakes. It was terrifying. Thankfully my grandpa had taught me what to do. I turned my hazards on, shifted down and voice dialed 911. I didn’t find the emergency brake in time (car was relatively new to me) and ended up traveling through two major intersections. I still don’t know how I wasn’t hit. I ultimately ran out of room and smashed into a tree in someone’s back yard. I was bruised but not seriously hurt and thank God no one else was hurt. I still have nightmares about it.

[deah]

I had my brakes fail in August. I was coming up to a stop sign with a car already stopped in front of me. I had very little time to react because I was on a downhill slope. There were no cars on the opposite side of the road so all I could do was veer around the guy. It all happened in a split second and I had absolutely no time to do all the steps you are describing in the video. I DID panic of course but I was able to slow my car by dragging the wheels along the curb which worked. I went completely blank and forgot all about the E-brake. I was more concerned about oncoming traffic. Luckily for me it was a quiet time of day so I steered into the first empty commercial driveway I found and hit a pile of rocks which stopped me. If I hadn't slowed the car along the curb first, I would have gone straight into the side door of the business. I was very lucky that day!!! The guy that I passed was very rude and flipped me the bird for veering around him. My faith in mankind still sucks.

[skyalert]

One word... “ALVIIIINNNN”
If you know you know

[gracemacharia]

It's currently 3am that I am watching this video.. my brakes failed today but luckily I was at a speed of 50km/hr.... and I don't know how but by God's grace, I pumped the brakes repeatedly and it worked! I didn't know what I was doing then coz I panicked. It was God's doing, not me. I thank God for my life.

[zuhraali]

I needed this lesson being a beginner driver! Thanks man! Truly appreciated. This are things we are not taught in our Driving schools

[catherinenzisa]

I just subscribed because of the phrase that

[brad]

This is life saving info that should be taught in every driving school

[yichispiritual]

This is the best brake fail video i ve seen on YouTube !

[patricemarie]

Very informative 🙏🏽 I’ve seen so many local stories of people losing their life over break failure with the last story being a pregnant mother and I just had to research the proper ways to come to a stop. I knew just pulling the E break was a bad idea but it’s good to know down shifting helps. I always said in this case on a road with good shoulder I’d just veer into the grass and let the car stop on its own if possible but these other options seems great as well. Thanks for the info, it could really save lives ❤️

[tasha]

BIG UPS TO YOU!!! I Got my licience today because I watch you and another gentle mans videos..

[SecTechie]

Thanks for the instructions. This is probably every driver's worst nightmare. Thanks for posting.

[angelprince]

Helpful, thanks so much. Another great thing about this clip is that u moved straight to the points without blabbing.