Practice question

What is the proper technique for teaching students to react to a brake failure?

Turn off the ignition immediately
Pump the brake pedal, shift to a lower gear to slow the vehicle, use the parking brake gently, and steer to safety
Open the car door and drag feet on the road
Swerve into a ditch immediately

Answer: B — Pump the brake pedal, shift to a lower gear to slow the vehicle, use the parking brake gently, and steer to safety

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