Practice question

If your vehicle's brakes suddenly fail while driving, what should you do first?

  1. Pump the brake pedal and downshift, then apply the parking brake gradually
  2. Turn off the engine immediately
  3. Steer into oncoming traffic to slow down
  4. Open the door and jump out

Answer: A — Pump the brake pedal and downshift, then apply the parking brake gradually

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