The incident occurred on May 9, 2018 on I-294 in Chicago. The brake check caused a complete stop on the interstate and a 15-car pile-up with injuries. Brake checking takes road rage to a new and more ...

We’ve all been brake-checked at one time or another. Brake checking refers to the notion that a car ahead of you will pump on its brakes to try and send you a signal. Presumably, the signal primarily ...

Even if a driver is tailgating you, it is against the law to brake check them to get them to stop. It’s better and safer to keep a calm head, pull over and let them pass. Marcus Fuehrer Associated ...

Question: Is “brake-checking” legal when the driver behind you is following too closely? Answer: Wisconsin statutes do not directly address sudden braking (“brake-checking”) in response to a vehicle ...

If you’ve ever had the urge to brake check someone tailgating you on the highway, you’re likely not alone. The practice of tailgating is annoying at best and dangerous at worst. Some drivers may ...

Update, 1:37 pm ET: Cruise reached out to Ars with the following statement: "Cruise’s safety record is publicly reported and includes having driven nearly 700,000 fully autonomous miles in an ...

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance will hold the 2024 Brake Safety Week event August 25-31. For this year’s Brake Safety Week, inspectors will give extra attention to the condition of brake ...

You’re driving on a South Carolina highway, following the rules of the road, when suddenly a vehicle starts aggressively tailgating you. What should you do? Some drivers may suggest going on the ...