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2. Brake tester - Wikipedia

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   A roller brake tester is a method of allowing the dynamic assessment of the braking system of a motor vehicle, whilst the vehicle itself is in a static condition.This type of brake tester is normally used in UK garages when used as part of an inspection lane for the MOT test.

3. Braking test track - Wikipedia

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   The braking test track of the Boxberg Proving Ground provides testing opportunities under various grip conditions on its seven lanes differing in quality and grip and its track sections equipped with track wetting functions. The surface of the braking test track is partially shared with one of the acceleration lanes of the dynamic platform.

4. List of vehicle instruments - Wikipedia

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   Hand-brake lamp; Door ajar lamp; High beam lamp; On-board diagnosis indicator/Check engine lamp; Fuel gauge; Low fuel lamp; Hand brake indicator; Turn light; Engine service indicator; Seat belt indicator

5. Automotive safety - Wikipedia

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   Crash testing is one of the components of automotive safety. Automotive safety is the study and practice of automotive design, construction, equipment and regulation to minimize the occurrence and consequences of traffic collisions involving motor vehicles. Road traffic safety more broadly includes roadway design.

6. Built-in self-test - Wikipedia

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   Automotive tests itself to enhance safety and reliability. For example, most vehicles with antilock brakes test them once per safety interval. If the antilock brake system has a broken wire or other fault, the brake system reverts to operating as a normal brake system. Most automotive engine controllers incorporate a "limp mode" for each sensor ...

7. Prony brake - Wikipedia

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   Prony brake dynamometers at a tractor contest in 1910 Schematic of a Prony brake Actual Prony Brake built for testing 5HP Steam Engine. The Prony brake is a simple device invented by Gaspard de Prony in 1821 to measure the torque produced by an engine. The term "brake horsepower" is one measurement of power derived from this method of measuring ...