FIELD: physics.
SUBSTANCE: method of checking vehicle braking system involves introduction of standard overloading values for n initial conditions. The current value and direction of overloading are determined and displayed. Initial conditions for occurrence of overloading are determined. The standard overloading value for given initial conditions is selected. The current overloading value obtained at given initial conditions for occurrence of overloading is compared with the standard value. Indication is made if the current overloading exceeds the standard value. Intactness of the braking system is determined based on the obtained data. Initial conditions for occurrence of overloading at the beginning of braking are also determined by comparing the current weight of the vehicle with given values, as well as by comparing current pressure force on the brake pedal with given values. The method is distinguished by that braking distance is calculated using the expression: 
where V0 is the initial braking velocity of the vehicle, km/h; τc is lag time of the braking system; τr the deceleration rise time; jst is the steady state deceleration, m/s2, and its value is displayed on the rear window of the vehicle.
EFFECT: higher information content.
3 cl, 7 dwg
