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.

Related

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Opposites
braking quality/technique

smooth brakinghard braking

Sudden forceful deceleration

emergency braking

driving style

smooth brakingreckless driving

Unsafe vehicle operation

tailgating

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G