Practice question

If your vehicle's brakes fail while driving, what is a recommended response?

  1. Turn off the engine immediately at high speed
  2. Pump the brake pedal, shift to a lower gear, and use the parking brake gradually
  3. Steer into oncoming traffic
  4. Take your hands off the wheel

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

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