emergency stop

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a sudden stop made to avoid an accident

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Examples (10)

  • The bus driver had to perform an emergency stop to avoid hitting the deer.
  • She slammed on the brakes, making an emergency stop just inches from the pedestrian.
  • An emergency stop on the train caused several passengers to lose their balance.
  • If you see an obstacle, you must initiate an emergency stop immediately.
  • The sudden emergency stop saved them from a serious collision.
  • Drivers are trained to execute an emergency stop safely and efficiently.
  • He made an emergency stop, narrowly averting a pile-up on the highway.
  • The automatic braking system triggered an emergency stop when it detected the hazard.
  • We were all jolted forward by the unexpected emergency stop of the vehicle.
  • Learning to make an emergency stop is a crucial skill for all new drivers.