ELI5: What is the fastest way to stop a car with a manual gearbox ? Submitted by navenarf t3_11da1qa on February 27, 2023 at 11:53 AM in explainlikeimfive 58 comments 9
paralleljackstand t1_jaa2tjb wrote on February 27, 2023 at 11:08 PM Engine braking along with brakes would be fastest in theory as it applies the most stopping forces. But humans cannot downshift that fast realistically so realistically, slamming on your brakes and letting ABS do the work is the best choice. Permalink 1
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