emergency brake

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While the move raises ethical questions — users receive money they may not immediately repay — consumer advocates say it can function as an emergency brake for people who have borrowed more than they can realistically afford.

From MarketWatch

The Northeast Frontier Railway says the train driver spotted dozens of elephants and used the emergency brakes - but some animals were still hit.

From BBC

"The loco pilot, on observing the herd of elephants, applied emergency brakes. However, elephants dashed with the train," he said.

From Barron's

After seeing Jaiden start to cross the railway, the driver sounded the horn and applied the emergency brake.

From BBC

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