Practice question
What is the correct response a New York instructor should teach if brakes fail while driving?
- Turn off the engine while moving and coast to a stop without power steering
- Pump the brake pedal rapidly, shift to a lower gear, use the parking brake gradually, and steer to safety
- Turn sharply toward a curb immediately, without reducing speed or selecting a safe path
- 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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