My brakes didn't act, officer

No. 10 (8 × 33/4) "My brakes "Yes," says the Constable "he had an awful smash, trying to avoid an old lady who stepped off the kerb suddenly. Of course, she ought to have known better. But there are usually mis- takes on both sides in an accident." ¶ Your life and the lives of others may depend at any moment on efficient brakes. Have them checked over regularly. Surfaces didn't act, Officer" are often bad, shelters may block the view. Traffic is nearly back to normal, and none of us — drivers, cyclists, pedestrians, or children—have got accustomed to it.