To which type of safety do the brakes belong?
Active and passive safety
Explanation
**Brakes** are an essential component of **active safety** in a vehicle. Active safety refers to systems and devices that help prevent accidents. Brakes fulfill this function by allowing the driver to reduce the vehicle's speed or stop it completely, thus avoiding possible collisions.
- Brakes include systems such as the **engine brake**, the **anti-lock braking system (ABS)**, the **autonomous emergency braking (AES)**, and the **emergency brake warning (EBD)**. All these systems are designed to improve vehicle control and prevent accidents.
- To brake safely, it is important to do so smoothly and with sufficient anticipation, especially if the road is in poor condition. This helps maintain vehicle control and avoid brake overheating, which could reduce their effectiveness.
- In emergency situations, the proper use of brakes is crucial. In vehicles with ABS, the brake pedal should be pressed firmly until the vehicle comes to a complete stop, which helps prevent wheel lock-up and maintains vehicle control.
For these reasons, brakes are considered part of **active safety**, as their main function is to prevent accidents by allowing effective vehicle control.
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