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If your vehicle’s brakes fail, how can you stop your vehicle?

Correct answer

  • a) Apply the parking brake gradually.
  • b) Gently hit the car in front of you.
  • c) Shift into a lower gear.

Explanation

If your brakes fail, apply your parking brake gradually or shift into a lower gear to slow down. (If you apply the parking brake too suddenly, you may lock the wheels and cause a skid.)

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