61. The computerized traction system senses wheel spin and gently applies brakes to the spinning wheel to stop the spin and transfer power to the other front wheel. 62. The Fed, say analysts, will want to head off any rise in prices by gently applying the brakes to the economy. 63. The Lexus system backs off the throttle, downshifts the gears and then applies the brakes. 64. The owners are creating artificial crisis and applying artificial brakes. 65. The rear lights are actually light-emitting diodes, which illuminate faster when the brakes are applied. 66. The plan would apply the brakes to spending gradually enough to avoid a shock to the economy, analysts say. 67. The system also relies heavily on traction controls, applying the brake to a slipping wheel and feeding torque to tires with grip. 68. The system, tied into the standard anti-lock brakes and traction control, helps prevent skids and fish-tailing by electronically applying the brake at the appropriate wheel. 69. The Senate is correctly applying the brakes to runaway legislation and irresponsible budget cuts rammed through the House without a thorough airing of potential consequences. 70. There is no evidence that the brakes were applied and no evidence that excessive speed or alcohol were involved. |