diff --git a/Vehicle.java b/Vehicle.java
index 2d16c27..9f32435 100644
--- a/Vehicle.java
+++ b/Vehicle.java
@@ -35,7 +35,8 @@ public class Vehicle {
     }
 
     public void applyBrakes() {
-        currentSpeed = currentSpeed - 5;
+        if (currentSpeed >= 5) {currentSpeed = currentSpeed - 5;}
+        else if (currentSpeed < 5) {currentSpeed = 0;}
     }
 
 }