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Question 4427

While driving at 100 km/h, the foot brake fails. How can the vehicle be stopped?

  1. By pressing the clutch pedal and the brake pedal several times.
  2. With the parking brake only.
  3. By shifting into lower gears and finally using the parking brake.
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Correct answer: By shifting into lower gears and finally using the parking brake.

If the foot brake stops responding, release the accelerator and shift down one gear at a time so the engine slows the car. Once you are going slowly, finish stopping with the parking brake, pulling it gently and gradually. Using only the parking brake at 100 km/h provides little braking, and if it locks the wheels, the car can skid. Pressing the clutch does not help, because it stops the engine from providing braking.

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