smooth braking
No jerky stops
Smooth braking is the technique of slowing a vehicle gradually and steadily rather than abruptly.
It involves progressive pressure on the brake pedal, avoiding jerky stops that jar passengers or shift cargo.
Driving instructors emphasize smooth braking as a mark of skilled, controlled driving: She practiced smooth braking until it became second nature.
- gentleSoft and kind
- soft touchEasily persuaded person
- decelerationDecrease in speed
- coastingMoving without active effort
- glideMove with effortless continuity
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