Vantai24h – Date 08/15/2015 - To conquer long way transport from Hanoi to Vung Tau with the distance of nearly 1800 kilometers to the south, the truck must undergo many types of terrains and drivers also have chances to experience themselves over long days so they can accumulate necessary driving skills.

Brakes, clutch and gas are functions that can be controlled by feet. The first basic lesson for a driver is to use the clutch, change gear exactly and skillfully. The place to put your feet on for the clutch is on the left so it is very easy to use and control. Both of the brake and gas pedals are on the right. Because these two pedals have totally contrasting functions, if there is even a small mistake, the consequences will be out of control. Therefore, how to use the brake effectively is one of many skills drivers pay much attention to learn and manipulate according to practical journeys. This is the most important manipulation to ensure the safety for humans and other vehicles when joining the traffic.

It is necessary for drivers to pay attention to vehicles’ periodic maintenance and inspection as well as front brake system before setting off, especially before long distance journeys. When getting inside the truck, before ignition, you need to check the brake pedal by braking many times to see if there are any problems. If the brake system is in good condition, the brake pedal will harden and keep still. Besides, drivers also need to check one more time through signal lights. Normally, the brake has two types of lights: one with the icon of red exclamation point which is used when handbrake is not lowered down fully and the other is the icon of ABS- the system of preventing the brake from hardening. After a few seconds, if there are no problems, these signal lights will automatically turned off. That also tells us that the brake system is checked safely and drivers can turn on the engine for a new journey.
       

How to use the brake pedal seems easy but to do it safely and effectively, it requires many experiences. The best way to get the efficiency is that drives must master their speed and observe in a broad distance. When there is an obstacle, drivers must change from gas pedal to the brake one and brake gradually. You should follow the process of manipulations and not be subjective to have thoughts of your good skill and experience. When driving with high speed, do not brake so strongly but gradually. With emergency situations, you should keep your calm and repeat manipulations of braking, releasing and braking many times. If you brake only one time, the effectiveness is not always ensured.

Terrains with mountainous areas, small and dangerous curves force drivers to use the brake pedal continuously. This is one of the reasons why the brake system will be damaged soon and even burn. Therefore, many veteran drivers highlight that you should keep the same gear when the vehicle go up and down the mountainous terrain. Try to limit the use of brake. Or when starting into curves, drivers must brake slowly because sudden brake may lead to failure in maintained car position.

In the process of driving, drivers should use the brake pedal if necessary. Each car component has its own function and all of them combine together to make effective operation. Maintain and taking advantage of the brake system in a good way will save fuel, protect the car and ensure the safety for humans and vehicles for next shipments./.

PR: Thuy Lien

Translators: Thanh Hoa

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