FAQ

Here are answers to some of the TEENSAFE™ Passenger Brake system questions we hear most often.

Safety

Will I be able to use a passenger-side brake without prior experience?
Yes. Our brakes duplicate the experience of using your primary brake. You can expect the same stopping power and sensitivity with the driver-side brake.
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Is it safe? Is it legal?
Yes. It is state-mandated that driving schools equip each driver training vehicle with a passenger-side brake as a preventative measure to assure safer training. The use of a passenger-side brake by parents teaching their teens to drive is equally important and highly recommended.
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How durable is the cable?
Strong 1/8” aircraft cable ensures durability and longevity.
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Can it be locked from accidental use?
Yes. A safety lock pin is provided to prevent accidental brake depression by a passenger (or falling object) when brake is not in use.
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Who has recognized your brakes for use?
DSAA The Driving School Association of the Americas
NMEDA National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association
ADTSEA American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association
ADED Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists
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Fit and Use

Will this fit into any vehicle?
Yes. Our brakes can be installed in virtually any vehicle - including vehicles requiring special modifications or those equipped with an adjustable gas and brake pedal assembly.
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Will your brake interfere with my primary brake?
No. Our cable-operated braking system works off your primary brake pedal without interfering with its normal operation.
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Will it damage the car?
When removed, it leaves barely a trace. On the driver side, one bolt is used, located out-of-sight, behind and above the primary brake. On the passenger side, the brake attaches with one self-tapping screw or bolt.
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How much room does the brake take up?
In most vehicles, our brakes provide adequate room for feet to rest comfortably on the floor (in front and to the left of brake). Installation in some vans and minivans where the wheel well extends inward, reducing passenger-side floor space, can be more difficult.
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Will the brake work with a manual transmission (stick shift)?
Yes. Our brakes will effectively brake in all vehicles, including those with a manual transmission. However, braking without proper clutch engagement may cause the vehicle to stall, creating yet another hazard. Use with a manual transmission is, therefore, not recommended.
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Installation

Complete installation is accomplished in three easy steps.
1. Drill and thread cable
2. Position and mount brake
3. Bolt and secure.
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Where can I get the brake installed?
Our brakes can be installed at one of our partnering shops. ABT electronics in Glenview is our installation location in North Eastern Illinois. Please contact ABT (888) 228-5800 directly to schedule your installation.
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What does it cost to install and remove and how long will it take?
The price of installation is included in the rental agreement $259.00 this price also includes first months rental. On average, an experienced installer will need about one hour to install and fifteen minutes to remove.
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How does the brake work?
A cable attaches to the pedal of your primary brake and is guided through a compact pulley swivel-assembly hidden behind and above your primary brake to assure hindrance-free operation. The cable passes through the center console and connects to the brake on the passenger side. By depressing the passenger-side brake, your primary brake pedal is pulled downward to yield full stopping power.
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