overbraking
/ˌoʊvərˈbreɪkɪŋ/
noun
- The act of applying brakes too hard or too frequently, often leading to loss of traction or brake wear.
- Overbraking on ice can cause the car to spin out of control.
- The mechanic warned that overbraking wears down the brake pads faster.
- Learning to avoid overbraking is an important skill for new drivers.
verb
- Present participle of overbrake: applying brakes too hard or too often.
- She was overbraking nervously during her first driving lesson.
- The driver was overbraking on the slippery road, making the car fishtail.
- If you keep overbraking, you'll need new rotors soon.