Drivers have direct control over whether they consume alcohol or other controlled substances and are able to avoid engaging in behaviors that unnecessarily increase the likelihood of a crash, but there is little or nothing that can be done to compensate for the effects of a malfunctioning brake system.
This is an especially hazardous condition in the moment when a looming collision calls urgently for braking.
When the expected deceleration does not occur, panic is a natural response, but it is often too late for a driver to adjust.
This can render collisions unavoidable and can also make the impacts more severe than they would have been if a motorist were able to execute maneuvers that might have lessened the force or angle of the crash.
As a consequence, an individual who is the victim of a brake malfunction might sustain considerable injuries that require significant medical attention.
Possible Causes of Brake Malfunction Beyond the floorboards, under the hood, and under the chassis of a car is where the true work of the brake system is performed.
A driver only typically has to concern him or herself with the brake pedal and so may not have a fully developed understanding of the normal function.
Though the following list is not exhaustive, it represents some of the possible causes of brake malfunctions:
- Negligent manufacture, installation, or repair of vital brake system parts
- Pockets of intense heat on the brake discs
- Ruptured, punctured, severed, or disconnected brake fluid lines
- Oil leaks, which can overly lubricate the brake disc surface, preventing proper grip
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