Practice question

If your vehicle's brakes suddenly fail while driving, you should first do what?

  1. Turn off the engine immediately
  2. Pump the brake pedal and shift to a lower gear to slow the vehicle
  3. Steer into oncoming traffic
  4. Open the door and jump out

Answer: B — Pump the brake pedal and shift to a lower gear to slow the vehicle

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