Practice question

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

  1. Turn off the engine immediately
  2. Pump the brake pedal, then apply the parking brake gradually and shift to a lower gear
  3. Steer into oncoming traffic
  4. Open the door and jump out

Answer: B — Pump the brake pedal, then apply the parking brake gradually and shift to a lower gear

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