Practice question

What should you do if your vehicle's brakes suddenly fail while driving?

  1. Immediately turn off the engine and steer hard
  2. Pump the brake pedal, downshift to a lower gear, and use the parking brake gradually
  3. Close your eyes and coast
  4. Accelerate to reach the next exit

Answer: B — Pump the brake pedal, downshift to a lower gear, and use the parking brake gradually

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