Practice question

If you are driving and your vehicle's brakes suddenly fail, what is one recommended action?

  1. Turn off the engine immediately at speed
  2. Pump the brake pedal, then use the parking brake gradually while steering to a safe spot
  3. Steer into oncoming traffic to slow down
  4. Open the doors to create drag

Answer: B — Pump the brake pedal, then use the parking brake gradually while steering to a safe spot

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