Practice question

What is the safest first action if a vehicle's brakes fail while driving?

  1. Turn off the engine immediately at speed
  2. Pump the brake pedal, downshift to a lower gear, and use the parking brake gradually
  3. Steer into oncoming traffic to slow down
  4. Open the doors to create drag

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

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