Practice question
What should an instructor teach a student to do if their vehicle's brakes fail?
- Turn off the engine immediately and coast to a stop
- Pump the brake pedal, downshift to lower gears, use the parking brake gradually, and look for a safe escape path
- Steer into oncoming traffic to stop the vehicle
- 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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