noun
sudden braking; emergency braking
Refers to abruptly applying the brakes, often in an emergency or to avoid a collision. Commonly used in traffic and railway contexts.
急制動をかけたので、乗客が前に倒れた。
The passengers fell forward because the driver applied sudden braking.
急制動は事故を防ぐために必要な場合がある。
Sudden braking is sometimes necessary to prevent an accident.