Practice question

What is the difference between controlled braking and stab braking?

  1. They are the same technique with different names
  2. Controlled braking applies steady pressure just short of wheel lockup; stab braking applies full brake pressure, releases when wheels lock, then reapplies
  3. Controlled braking is for dry roads only; stab braking is for wet roads only
  4. Stab braking provides shorter stopping distances than controlled braking in all situations

Answer: B — Controlled braking applies steady pressure just short of wheel lockup; stab braking applies full brake pressure, releases when wheels lock, then reapplies

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