Under good conditions, fully-loaded commercial truck traveling at 65 miles per hour needs the length of nearly two football fields (approximately 525 feet) to come to complete stop, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Anything that delays driver’s perception of the need to stop, which should take about three-quarters of second, can jeopardize the ability to stop in time. Most of today’s passenger vehicles have hydraulic brakes, in which the pressure of hydraulic fluid in closed system operates the braking mechanism. The FMCSA requires truck owners to inspect, repair, and maintain all motor vehicles subject to their control or to ensure it is done, such as by third-party service company. Applying some of the brakes on truck
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