brake test

noun

Definitions

  1. A test to ensure that the brakes of a vehicle are working correctly.

    • We left Paris to time and after the brake test at St. Denis it was my pleasure to drive No. U.1 for the rest of the day.
    • We remain motionless in the platform while the ex-Edinburgh draws forward, the points are set, and it is propelled back for attachment. The Edinburgh locomotive uncoupled, a brake test is performed and we're away.
  2. To deliberately brake in unusual places to hinder or startle the person behind.

    • "Max was brake testing me into the first two corners. I was very upset with the fact Max held me up and didn't move and made me run into Daniel."

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