One of the most dangerous actions a driver does without thinking about road safety is brake checking. Yes, many of us would’ve heard this term but not fully understood or paused for a minute to get to ...

When it comes to cars, the brake system is one of the most vital components. Virtually all modern automotive brake systems work using hydraulic brake fluid to generate the pressure necessary to ...

We’ve all been brake-checked at one time or another. Brake checking refers to the notion that a car ahead of you will pump on its brakes to try and send you a signal. Presumably, the signal primarily ...

A viewer wanted to know: if someone is tailgating me, is it legal for me to pump on my brakes to get them to back off? "Oftentimes, what happens is the driver who is tailgating the person in front of ...

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Master your brakes and clutches by following our complete guide! Get to know the numerous types, wear tips, service tips and ...

A dangerous driver got their comeuppance — as well as a ticket, most likely — after repeatedly cutting off and brake-checking another car on the highway. In a viral TikTok video posted by ...

Brake pads are one of the most overlooked, but vital, parts of our vehicles’ health. Every time you use your car’s brakes, it slightly wears away the brake pad friction material. Over thousands upon ...

(NEXSTAR) — If you’ve been driving long enough in Texas, chances are you have seen this happen. Someone is tailgating (driving too close to the rear end of) another driver, and the person in front ...

A file photo shows Interstate 70. See what Missouri laws say about tailgating and “brake checks.” Jill Toyoshiba [email protected] Ever driven on Missouri highways and found another driver right ...