Question 3558
If your vehicle's brakes fail, what should you do first to try to bring it to a stop?
- Look for a suitable place to stop against an obstacle.
- Keep the clutch pedal pressed so you can shift into other gears easily.
- Shift down to the vehicle's lowest gears and apply the parking brake gently.
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Correct answer: Shift down to the vehicle's lowest gears and apply the parking brake gently.
If the brakes fail, progressively lower gears allow you to use engine braking to slow down. The handbrake must be used gently, never abruptly.