brake test
Pedal performance evaluation
A brake test is a deliberate hard stop to check brake function or, more commonly, to provoke the driver behind you into a collision.
The maneuver tests whether following vehicles maintain safe distance: He brake-tested the tailgater and nearly caused a pileup.
Insurance fraud sometimes involves brake testing to stage rear-end accidents.
Ceasing to continue
- distanceSpace between two points
- measurementDetermining size or amount
- decelerationDecrease in speed
- pedalFoot-operated lever
pressure · response · threshold · evaluation · assessment · calibration · performance · compliance
Formal assessment of condition
- diagnosticsMethods identifying problems
- wearCarry on person
- serviceAid or maintenance
- replacementWhat takes another's place
mechanic · garage · workshop · interval · mileage · scheduled · preventive · checklist
Cushioned protective layers
- rotorsSpinning airfoil assemblies
- calipersAdjustable-jaw measuring device
- drumsStruck membrane instruments
- discsFlat circular objects
fluid · lines · hydraulics · ABS · master cylinder · booster · sensors · actuators
Capacity to halt motion
- emergencySerious sudden danger
- collisionForceful contact between objects
- avoidanceDeliberate keeping away
- roadworthySafe to drive legally
MOT · regulatory · certification · standards · liability · warning light · failure · malfunction
stopping
Ceasing to continue
- distanceSpace between two points
- measurementDetermining size or amount
- decelerationDecrease in speed
pedal · pressure · response · threshold · evaluation · assessment · calibration · performance · compliance · certification
inspection
Formal assessment of condition
- diagnosticsMethods identifying problems
- wearCarry on person
- serviceAid or maintenance
replacement · mechanic · garage · workshop · interval · mileage · scheduled · preventive · checklist · report
pads
Cushioned protective layers
- rotorsSpinning airfoil assemblies
- calipersAdjustable-jaw measuring device
- drumsStruck membrane instruments
discs · fluid · lines · hydraulics · ABS · master cylinder · booster · sensors · actuators · shoes
stopping power
Capacity to halt motion
- emergencySerious sudden danger
- collisionForceful contact between objects
- avoidanceDeliberate keeping away
roadworthy · MOT · regulatory · certification · standards · liability · warning light · failure · malfunction · recall
- safety checksfire drill, seatbelt check, inspection, metal detector, x-ray scan
- car testssafety inspection, engine check, tire check, alignment check, seatbelt check
- flight checkspreflight check, checklist, engine check, weather check, radio check
- flight testingfirst flight, maiden flight, flight envelope, airworthiness, proof of concept
- rail yardsswitchyard, marshalling yards, receiving yard, yard crew, yardmaster
- track inspectionvisual inspection, alignment check, safety compliance, fishplate, crosstie
brake testlaunch control
Rocket departure oversight center
standing start · full throttle · pedal to the metal · flooring it · takeoff
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