DRIVING HINTS
Use of the Brakes
A good driver will never jrake while cornering unless it is necessary to prevent a.n accident. .With four-wheel brakes tho steering may become completely ineffective if the brakes are applied hard on a curve, and no matter how the steering wheel is turned the car will continue straight ahead. This is caused by the front wheels locking and skidding, in which case their angle does not affect the direction in which the car will travel.
Should a tyre burst or suddenly deflate avoid applying the brakes if possible, as it will only aggravate the car’s tendency to swerve and become uncontrollable. Just take, the foot off the accelerator and concentrate on steering the car until the speed has been reduced below 25 miles an hour, jyheju the brakes can be applied gently.
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Manawatu Times, Volume 60, Issue 232, 2 October 1935, Page 13
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138DRIVING HINTS Manawatu Times, Volume 60, Issue 232, 2 October 1935, Page 13
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