Practice question

If your vehicle's brakes suddenly fail while driving, you should first:

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

Answer: B — Pump the brake pedal and downshift to slow the vehicle, then use the parking brake gradually

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