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First & foremost, the best way to do an emergency stop, is to avoid it in the first place. How do we do this?

An emergency can happen at any speed!! We can avoid it by employing a number of things. Always look and plan well ahead (hazard perception, the earlier we see the problem then the earlier we can react). Keep a safe distance between you and the vehicle in front & always drive at a speed which suits both the traffic and road conditions. You should be able to stop on your side of the road in the distance you can see to be clear.

If you do have to do one, then, if you have taken the above advice into account, you may have to brake hard but it should never be a flat out emergency stop, otherwise you have not considered one or all of the above points. Firstly, you don't need to check your mirrors. There simply isn't time, however, if you are using them correctly, you should already know whats going on behind & be able to alter your speed and space accordingly. Brake firmly & progressively, keeping both hands on the steering wheel. Depress the clutch pedal after the brake pedal, or at the very least, at the same time. NEVER declutch before braking, as this may cause the car to momentarily speed up.

If your car is fitted with ABS (anti lock brake system), keep your foot hard on the brake pedal. You may hear a strange sound and feel a pulse sensation under your right foot, this is normal as the system operates. If your car is not fitted with ABS and your wheels lock, then you need to manually 'pump' the footbrake, this is known as 'cadence braking.'

Almost all newer cars are fitted with ABS. ABS is designed to help you brake & steer at the same time, it will not prevent skidding!! When the car stops completely, apply the parking brake and put the gear stick to neutral, then relax & check your mirrors. When moving off again, as well as checking the mirrors, check the blind spots over BOTH shoulders, as you will be at the very least, in the middle of your lane & not nicely parked at the roadside. When it is safe, consider a signal & move off.

The main cause of a skid is the driver, followed by the condition of the vehicle, followed by the road conditions. The 3 main skids are too much brake, too much gas (wheel spin) and harsh steering. To correct a skid, REMOVE THE CAUSE. Lift off the gas, to reduce wheel spin, pump the brake pedal (non ABS) or steer into the skid.

Modern technology is playing a big part in vehicle safety these days, ABS, ESP (electronic stability program) etc. ESP has the ability to apply power or brakes to each wheel individually & also inputs to the steering, in an effort to keep the car stable. Ultimately it is down to you, the driver, to keep our roads safe. No amount of technology can ever replace common sense & technology can fail from time to time, so technology should be used as a driver aid rather than a driver replacement.

Try this test and see how fast you're really travelling. How far are you travelling at 30 mph? An hour and a mile are usually to big to measure without a speedo or a watch, therefore, 30 mph could be quite meaningless, so try this. Multiply your speed by 1.5 to calculate feet per second (30 x 1.5 = 45 feet per second). Pace out 45 steps by placing one foot directly in front of the other. Even at 1 pace per second it will take you at least 45 secs to pace it out. Have a look at how far you have travelled. This is the distance you travel at 30 mph EVERY SECOND. Hopefully you'll find this quite a sobering thought. Try it at 105 fps (70 mph, the speed on a motorway)

Happy Motoring!!

Phil is a driver trainer in Chelmsford Essex. He is passionate about teaching people to drive safely as a life skill. If you found this article helpful and would like more information go to http://www.advantagedrivertraining.org.uk

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The goal of the bodybuilding routine presented below is to lose fat and gain muscle tone by adding a moderate amount of muscle tissue to the body while providing a fast pace that is conductive to fat loss.

Perform this routine 3 days a week with a day of rest in between (alternate between days 1 & 2). Do 20-30 minutes of aerobics first thing in the morning on the rest days. This routine is only for people in excellent cardiovascular shape who have been training for at least 6 months. If you are an absolute beginner, please read my article on Getting Started. If you have been training for at least 3 months but less than 6, then please take a look at my suggested Intermediate Routine.

This routine is performed using tri-sets, which is the same thing as a superset (two exercises executed once after the other with no rest in between) but with three exercises instead. Therefore, you will be performing three exercises one after the other and then resting 1 minute after the 3rd one in the sequence before starting back at the beginning.

Day 1

Tri Set 1:

75 Degree Incline Dumbbell Press

One Arm Dumbbell Rows

Bent Over Lateral Raises

Tri Set 2:

45 Degree Incline Dumbbell Press

Two Arm Dumbbell Rows

Pullovers

Tri Set 3:

Leg Raise

Crunches

Frog Kicks

Day 2

Tri Set 1:

Dumbbell Upright Rows

Dumbbell Curls

Overhead Dumbbell Triceps Extensions

Tri Set 2:

Incline Dumbbell Curls

Lying Dumbbell Triceps Extensions

Lunges

Tri Set 3:

Dumbbell Squats

Stiff Legged Dead lifts

Dumbbell Calf Raises

Instructions On How To Progress

* Weeks 1-2: Do 2 sets per exercise of 12-15 reps. After the first tri-set is done 2 times, go on to the second tri set and so on.

* Week 3-4: Do 3 sets per exercise of 10-12 reps.

* Week 5-6: Do 4 sets per exercise of 8-10 reps.

* After week 6, you can start the cycle all over and use different exercises if desired.

* Ladies that wish to emphasize their legs and abs can substitute Triset #3 from Day 1 by Lunges, Leg Extensions and Leg Curls. The abdominals tri-set can be performed on the days off prior to doing the cardiovascular exercise.

* If you wish to train with weights four days a week, then perform Day 1 on Mondays and Thursdays, Day 2 on Tuesdays and Fridays and on the days off do your cardio. Alternatively, you can also do Day 1 on Mondays and Fridays, and Day 2 on Wednesdays and Saturdays with cardio on the rest days.

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When I press the brake, I feel a pulsing on the brake pedal; it sounds/feels like somethings going to fall off?

I try not to drive faster than 45 or 50mph so that when I have to use the brake, I can ease into it! When I press the brake, I can feel like a pulsing under the brake pedal and the car shakes and it feels like a tire is wobbly and it's going to fall off! What could it be?

more than likely your front brake rotors need resurfaced as they are heat warped.

Feds investigate 2007 Dodge Caliber for sticky pedal problem:
The 2007 Dodge Caliber is being investigated for a sticky pedal problem, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.

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