Hit the brakes. You know what I mean, right? Slow down. Check yourself. For some reason though, the simple — and accurate — phrase “hit the brakes” has been widely replaced with “pump the brakes.” In ...

If you learned to drive a car before anti-lock brake systems (ABS) became common, or if you were taught to drive by someone that did, you've likely received driving advice such as, "pump your brakes ...