How to Survive Brake Failure

It's a red light. You put your foot on the brake pedal, but nothing happens. You push it again. It goes to the floor, but the car doesn't slow down. You try again, and again, but nothing happens. Your brakes have failed, and nothing can stop this 2-ton machine that's on a warpath. If you don't know what to do next, or don't do it correctly, you could die or kill other people. How often do brakes fail? Is it safe to downshift in an automatic car? Why do some hills improve your chance of surviving?

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