Car permit · Emergencies
You need to make an emergency stop in a car with anti-lock brakes (ABS). How should you work the brake pedal?
Correct answer: Push it down firmly and keep steady pressure on it.
Answer options
- APush it down firmly and keep steady pressure on it Correct
- BPump it over and over, quickly and with force
- CEase up on it as soon as you feel it pulse or vibrate
Why
Anti-lock brakes stop the wheels from locking by releasing and reapplying the brakes many times a second on their own, so the driver only needs to press hard and hold. A pulsing pedal and some noise are normal; easing off or pumping just makes the stop longer.
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Topic: Emergencies License: Car permit
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