{"id":5551,"date":"2020-05-06T12:35:39","date_gmt":"2020-05-06T10:35:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advancedfleetmanagementconsulting.com\/eng\/?p=5551"},"modified":"2020-05-06T12:35:39","modified_gmt":"2020-05-06T10:35:39","slug":"faulty-brakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/advancedfleetmanagementconsulting.com\/eng\/2020\/05\/06\/faulty-brakes\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Spot Faulty Brakes, Drive in Windy Weather"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Knowing there is a potential problem with brakes can go a long way in keeping your drivers and others safe on the road.\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Bhatt Law Group reports that according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration survey released in early 2015, brakes were responsible for 10,000 of the vehicle-related critical reasons for car accidents between 2005 and 2007. That translates into 22% of collisions caused by a vehicle issue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">While annual inspections are mandatory, drivers should be aware that their brakes may signal them at any time that something is amiss. Knowing there is a potential problem with brakes can go a long way in keeping your drivers and others safe on the road.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Experts say drivers should be aware of the following signs that indicate brakes may be faulty:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Noise\u202f\u2014 Screeching, grinding,\u00a0or clicking noises when applying the brakes is a sign they may need to be repaired.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Pulling\u202f\u2014 If the vehicle pulls to one side when you are braking, there is a problem. \u202f\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Low pedal\u202f\u2014 If the brake pedal barely touches the floor before engaging, you likely have an issue.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Diminished responsiveness\u202f\u2014 When you must apply extreme pressure to the pedal before brakes engage, or if the brakes are delayed or simply do not stop the vehicle as fast as they used to, they may be failing.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Vibration\u202f\u2014 If the brake pedal, steering wheel, or any other part of the car vibrates or shakes when a driver presses down on the brakes, this could mean a part of the brakes is broken or defective.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Warning light\u202f\u2014 If the brake light is illuminated on your vehicle\u2019s dashboard, it is time to have it inspected by a professional.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Advice for Windy Weather Driving\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Experts say winds\u202fof even 30 to 45 mph can make\u202fdriving\u202fsignificantly more hazardous. Heavy winds strongly affect driving dynamics. Serious gusts can\u00a0actually blow\u00a0a vehicle off course.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">To stay safe, drivers should use the following strategies when driving in windy weather:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Wear your seatbelt\u202f\u2014 Always buckle up. It\u2019s especially important when your vehicle may be jostled around by heavy gusts.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Reduce speed\u202f\u2014 Slowing down will help you keep control of your vehicle.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Keep both hands on the wheel\u202f\u2014 Make sure you have a firm grip and are prepared to react in the event the wind shifts your vehicle or causes objects to fall into the road.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Pass wisely\u202f\u2014 In windy conditions be extra cautious when passing other vehicles as they may swerve unexpectedly.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Beware of obstacles and downed power lines\u202f\u2014 The wind can cause trees and other debris to fall into the roadway, and even worse, power lines. Never drive over downed power lines. Even if they have been knocked over by the wind, high-voltage wires may still be alive and very dangerous.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Avoid driving near big rigs and buses\u202f\u2014 Drivers of large vehicles may have difficulty staying in their lane in windy conditions. What\u2019s more, large vehicles have a lot of wind surface, which means a\u00a0really strong\u00a0gust of wind can cause them to flip over and crush any adjacent vehicles. Make sure you steer clear of these and stay out in the open.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessfleet.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.businessfleet.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/advancedfleetmanagementconsulting.com\/eng\/consultancy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>CUT COTS OF THE FLEET WITH OUR AUDIT PROGRAM<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/advancedfleetmanagementconsulting.com\/eng\/consultancy\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5377\" src=\"https:\/\/advancedfleetmanagementconsulting.com\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/nueva-ley-auditoria.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/advancedfleetmanagementconsulting.com\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/nueva-ley-auditoria.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/advancedfleetmanagementconsulting.com\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/nueva-ley-auditoria-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/advancedfleetmanagementconsulting.com\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/nueva-ley-auditoria-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" alt=\"\" width=\"858\" height=\"572\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The audit is a key tool to know the overall status and provide the analysis, the assessment, the advice, the suggestions and the actions to take in order to cut costs and increase the efficiency and efficacy of the fleet. We propose the following fleet management audit.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/advancedfleetmanagementconsulting.com\/eng\/consultancy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>FLEET MANAGEMENT AUDIT<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Knowing there is a potential problem with brakes can go a long way in keeping your drivers and others safe on the road.\u00a0 Bhatt Law Group reports that according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration survey released in early 2015, brakes were responsible for 10,000 of the vehicle-related critical reasons for car accidents between&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":5552,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[18],"tags":[133],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/advancedfleetmanagementconsulting.com\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5551"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/advancedfleetmanagementconsulting.com\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/advancedfleetmanagementconsulting.com\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/advancedfleetmanagementconsulting.com\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/advancedfleetmanagementconsulting.com\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5551"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/advancedfleetmanagementconsulting.com\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5551\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5553,"href":"https:\/\/advancedfleetmanagementconsulting.com\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5551\/revisions\/5553"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/advancedfleetmanagementconsulting.com\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5552"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/advancedfleetmanagementconsulting.com\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5551"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/advancedfleetmanagementconsulting.com\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5551"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/advancedfleetmanagementconsulting.com\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5551"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}