Question 4834
In an emergency braking situation, is it advisable to press the brake pedal all the way down and maintain maximum pressure until the end?
- Yes, in all cases.
- No.
- Only if the vehicle is equipped with ABS.
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Correct answer: Only if the vehicle is equipped with ABS.
Pressing the brake pedal all the way down and holding it there until you stop is the correct technique with ABS, because the system prevents the wheels from locking. Without ABS, that maximum pressure can lock them, making the car skid, take longer to stop, and fail to turn even when you turn the steering wheel. So in a car without ABS, press firmly, adjust the pressure as your speed drops, and if the wheels lock, ease off a little while still braking.