[frabert]

see also: Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly

or, from the Kerbal Space Program fanbase: lithobraking (as opposed to aerobraking)

[perilunar]

Lithobraking can actually work if the approach angle and speed is low enough. Ever seen an aeroplane make a wheels up landing?

[hooby]

when I made my drivers license, you were still taught that if all your breaks fail and there's no way to stop car, you should use "body braking" - i.e. use the friction of scraping your car's side against something, preferably a wall - to get to a stop

[hnbad]

I'm not sure if I was taught this specifically in driver's ed but yes, I also learned that if all else fails the best approach is to hit the guard rail at a tight angle and keep steering into it until the car stops. It will total the car but it might save someone's life.

[hooby]

might save your own life as well

[mrguyorama]

I believe NASA has actually used "lithobraking" in an official capacity at some point.