Buick Enclave: Braking
Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time.
Average driver reaction time is about three-fourths of a second.
In that time, a vehicle moving at 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20m (66 ft), which could be a lot of distance in an emergency.
Helpful braking tips to keep in mind include:
► Keep enough distance between you and the vehicle in front of you. ► Avoid needless heavy braking. ► Keep pace with traffic.If the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven, brake normally but do not pump the brakes. Doing so could make the pedal harder to push down. If the engine stops, there will be some power brake assist but it will be used when the brake is applied.
Once the power assist is used up, it can take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push.
Control of a Vehicle
Braking, steering, and accelerating are important factors in helping to control
a vehicle while driving. ...
Steering
Hydraulic Power Steering
Your vehicle has hydraulic power steering. It may require maintenance. See Power
Steering Fluid .
If power steering assist is lost due to a system malfunction, the vehicle ...
See also:
Parts and accessories
WARNING
The fitting of non-approved parts and accessories, or the carrying out of non-approved
alterations or conversions, may be dangerous and could affect the safety of the
vehicle and occ ...
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
► computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors
the operation of the vehicle to ensure emissions are at acceptable levels, to produce
a cleaner environment. ...
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving
WARNING
Never drive under the influence of alcohol or
drugs. Alcohol in the bloodstream reduces
coordination, delays reaction time and impairs
judgement. Driving after drinking
alcohol incr ...