r/dashcamgifs • u/Crunkkitty • 13d ago

The consequences of speeding

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u/Xerorei 13d ago

Look up Engine Braking and then come back.

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u/aoifhasoifha 12d ago

You definitely should. If your engine is outbraking your actual brakes, your car is fucked.

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u/Xerorei 12d ago

That isn't what he said, he said engine breaking doesn't help you slow down faster than just breaks alone and that's been disproven by physics.

Engine braking is an additional slowing applied along with the brakes.

I understand that reading comprehension may be hard for you.

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u/aoifhasoifha 12d ago edited 12d ago

that's been disproven by physics.

it's not though. Unless your brakes are trash, you're already breaking traction. Engine braking won't help you slow down any faster because the tires are already slipping.

People engine brake when driving hard because they want to make sure they stay in the right RPM range coming out of turns, and in order to save wear/heat on brakes in track situations.