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It's not nearly as effective as braking.
by monochromatic 14y ago
It's not nearly as effective as braking.
- k00pa 14y agoI can drive without using brakes at all... And I do slow down. Brakes are when I need to slow down fast.
- X-Istence 14y agoIn most cases though if you pay attention to the road and the conditions around you, engine braking can be used quite effectively, and it is not as jarring as braking using the brakes. This helps when you've got friends/family that easily get car sick, mainly due to the jerky motions from people hitting the gas too hard, and slamming on their brakes. I use my engine to brake about as much as I use my brakes. It provides for a smoother ride overall. That being said, engine braking tends to only work really well with stick shifts...