Practice question

If your brakes stop working, you should first:

  1. Shift the car’s transmission into neutral.
  2. Pump the brake pedal several times and try to build up brake pressure.
  3. Flash your lights at other traffic.
  4. Jump out of the vehicle immediately.

Answer: B — Pump the brake pedal several times and try to build up brake pressure.

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