Practice question

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

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

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

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