Brake problems rarely arrive without warning. Long before a total failure, the system usually sends out clear signals through noise, pedal feel, or how the car behaves when you slow down. If I know ...

The investigative minds at How to Survive examine brake failure emergencies, quick reactions, and staying safe on the road.

perhaps the worst potential nightmare for drivers — and one that's straight out of an action movie — is experiencing brake failure while driving on the highway. Proper braking depends on several ...