emergency brake

Example Sentences

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The emergency brake system, which the driver correctly tried to apply when the cable snapped, did not function properly and was never tested in advance, the report said.

From BBC • Oct. 20, 2025

They witnessed history when their leader fulfilled a dream to play with his son, they reshaped their culture with one trade and pulled the emergency brake to get out of another.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2025

The wheel bearing failed during that deceleration, she said, and Car 23 derailed, triggering the emergency brake.

From Washington Post • Feb. 23, 2023

“However, we remain vigilant and will be ready to use the emergency brake if necessary,” the EU’s executive arm said in a statement.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 29, 2022

“He put the emergency brake on that motor mouth of his.”

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy