When I was in high school, my car brakes gave out on me while driving down a hill. My memories of the incident are hazy—I remember it as a few seconds that stretched on forever: frantically stomping ...

We’ve all been brake-checked at one time or another. Brake checking refers to the notion that a car ahead of you will pump on its brakes to try and send you a signal. Presumably, the signal primarily ...

Brake warning signs are your car’s way of telling you that its most important safety system needs attention. Ignoring them can lead to dangerous situations and expensive repairs. Here are seven of the ...

is not determined solely by the quality of the brake components or the vehicle's make and model. A significant factor that directly affects brake durability is the driver’s habits. The way a person ...

Is it possible to drive with a parking brake on? I was driving, and then all of a sudden my brakes failed (I was going about 50 mph). I swerved off the road and went into a ditch. If I had ...

There are more than 48 million drivers over the age of 65 on the roads. Most are fine and fit to drive. But often, when families gather for the holidays, people notice changes in loved ones that make ...

The way you drive can affect the longevity of your car’s parts, especially wear items like brakes. By following these simple tips, you can extend the life on your brakes and save yourself money in the ...

The Uber self-driving vehicle that struck and killed a pedestrian two months ago in Tempe, Ariz., took note of the victim with its sensors, but its software did not engage the car's brakes to prevent ...

AVONDALE — Dozens of teen drivers in the Valley learned defensive driving methods this weekend at the BRAKES driving school at Phoenix Raceway. The school was founded by drag racer Doug Herbert after ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A teen driving safety program is making its way to West Michigan this weekend. The Be Responsible and Keep Everyone Safe program, or BRAKES, will be hosting a driving ...