How can you identify if you are driving in a way that requires hard braking?

The identification of driving behavior that requires hard braking is especially tied to feeling sudden jolts when stopping. This sensation indicates that you are applying the brakes abruptly to reduce speed or come to a stop, which usually occurs when there is little to no warning of an imminent stop, or when you are following too closely to the vehicle in front of you.

Hard braking is generally a result of poor following distance, inadequate speed management, or sudden changes in traffic conditions that necessitate a quick reaction. When encountering these jolts, it’s a clear sign that driving habits may need revision to ensure smoother stops and better overall vehicle control.

The other scenarios reflect different driving behaviors that do not directly correlate to the need for hard braking. For example, frequently speeding can indeed lead to unsafe conditions but does not inherently signify the occurrence of hard braking unless combined with other factors. Rarely using brake lights suggests that a driver may maintain consistent speed rather than reacting abruptly to stop, while maintaining a constant speed throughout indicates effective speed control and doesn't typically require sudden stops.