RUBBER BURNING, SMELL THE

a reference to the smell of smoke caused by abrupt and forceful application of the brakes (made of rubber) on the wheels of a fast-moving vehicle. Used figuratively in the lecture. —SHSBC Binder 16 Approved Glossary

a reference to the smell of smoke caused by abrupt and forceful application of the brakes (made of rubber) on the wheels of a fast-moving vehicle. Used figuratively in the lecture.notice the evidence of rapidly starting up or bringing to a stop. From the phrase burn rubber, meaning starting up a car or motorcycle from a dead stop so fast that the tires (made of rubber) leave a mark on the road, and can give off a smell of burning rubber due to the heat generated).