Practice question

What should an instructor teach a student to do if their vehicle's brakes fail?

  1. Turn off the engine immediately and coast to a stop
  2. Pump the brake pedal, downshift to lower gears, use the parking brake gradually, and look for a safe escape path
  3. Steer into oncoming traffic to stop the vehicle
  4. Open the door and drag a foot on the ground

Answer: B — Pump the brake pedal, downshift to lower gears, use the parking brake gradually, and look for a safe escape path

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