verb
- to brake with excessive force or pressure, causing the wheels to lock or skid
Usage: automotive/driving context
Examples
- The driver overbraked on the wet road and the car skidded sideways.
- If you overbrake in an emergency, your vehicle may lose traction.
- Modern anti-lock braking systems prevent the wheels from locking when you overbrake.
- He overbraked at the intersection and nearly hit the car in front of him.
- Overbraking on gravel can cause your tires to lose grip.