Practice question

If your vehicle's brakes fail while driving, you should first:

  1. Turn off the engine immediately
  2. Pump the brake pedal and shift to a lower gear, then use the parking brake gradually
  3. Steer into oncoming traffic to stop
  4. Open the door and jump out

Answer: B — Pump the brake pedal and shift to a lower gear, then use the parking brake gradually

The correct answer is shown above. Try the full quiz for additional practice.

Practice more: Illinois Permit Test Practice Questions - Illinois Driver License Written Knowledge Test Exam →