Your hydraulic brakes fail while you are driving. Which of these actions should you avoid?

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Why

Shifting up lets the vehicle pick up speed and makes it even harder to stop, so it is the move to avoid. The helpful steps are to pump the pedal quickly to rebuild pressure, downshift, and use the parking brake with care.

Tip When a question asks what to avoid, remember that moving to a higher gear lets the vehicle gain speed and makes stopping harder.

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Topic: Emergencies   License: CDL

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• Emergency Maneuvers and Failures

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