Slowing, stopping, or a delay in some aspect of your life (real, feared, or desired).
Using the brakes too much can represent feeling hesitant or overly cautious, or holding yourself back somehow in your life.
The brakes being stuck in the “on” position (for example, the emergency brake being on) can represent someone or something you perceive to be holding back your progress.
Your brakes suddenly not working can represent a feeling or fear of losing control or security somehow in your life.
See also: Stop Sign, Accelerator, Vehicle [1]
The action of braking itself is an idiom telling you to ‘put the brakes on’, whether it is business or love, or even some impetuous act that could cause you legal trouble. You should also check your brakes on your personal vehicle. [2]
• Siren
- Urgency. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth, Psalm 121:2.
• No Brakes
1. Life seems to be out of Control;
2. Spirit of failure operating if it is a reoccurring dream; Prov. 25:28. [4]
It is important to establish what is putting on the brakes and what is being held back. On rare occasions, it is a sign of security. [5]
2. Emotional security, control. [7]