brake test

plural brake tests

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.

   1961 March, 'Balmore', “Driving and firing modern French steam locomotives”, in Trains Illustrated, page 150

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   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.

   2023 February 8, Greg Morse, “Crossing the border... by Sleeper”, in RAIL, number 976, page 43

present singular third person brake tests · participle present brake testing · participle past brake tested · past brake tested

1. intransitivetransitivehobbiesTo deliberately brake in unusual places to hinder or startle the person from 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."

   2016 October 31, Andrew Benson, “Mexican Grand Prix: Max Verstappen says he is 'not allowed to race' after penalty”, in BBC

   Synonyms: brake check