Question 3535
If your vehicle's brakes fail, what is the first thing you should do to try to bring it to a stop?
- Keep the clutch pedal pressed so I can shift gears easily.
- Look for a suitable place to stop by hitting an obstacle.
- Shift down to the vehicle's lower gears and apply the parking brake gently.
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Correct answer: Shift down to the vehicle's lower gears and apply the parking brake gently.
To slow down if the brakes fail, use engine braking by progressively shifting into lower gears. Apply the handbrake gently, without abrupt movements.