Practice question

What is the correct response a New York instructor should teach if brakes fail while driving?

  1. Turn off the engine while moving and coast to a stop without power steering
  2. Pump the brake pedal rapidly, shift to a lower gear, use the parking brake gradually, and steer to safety
  3. Turn sharply toward a curb immediately, without reducing speed or selecting a safe path
  4. Open the door while moving to create drag instead of using engine braking

Answer: B — Pump the brake pedal rapidly, shift to a lower gear, use the parking brake gradually, and steer to safety

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