overbrakes
/ˌoʊvərˈbreɪks/
verb
- Third person singular form of overbrake: applies the brakes too hard or too often, causing loss of control or wear.
- He overbrakes every time he approaches a stop sign, making the ride jerky.
- My dad overbrakes when driving downhill, which wears out the pads quickly.
- The driver overbrakes on wet roads, causing the car to skid.
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