Practice question

What action should an instructor take if the training vehicle experiences brake failure during a lesson?

  1. Turn off the engine immediately
  2. Pump the brakes, downshift if possible, use the parking brake gradually, and steer to a safe area
  3. Open the car door and drag a foot on the ground
  4. Steer into oncoming traffic to avoid rear-ending other vehicles

Answer: B — Pump the brakes, downshift if possible, use the parking brake gradually, and steer to a safe area

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