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What should you do if your brakes fail?

All of the above.. Section 2.17: If brakes fail, downshift, pump the brakes (if hydraulic), use the parking brake, and look for an escape

What should you do if your brakes fail?

ANSWER BREAKDOWN
  • A. Incorrect. "Downshift and use the parking brake/emergency brake." is not correct. If brakes fail, downshift, pump the brakes (if hydraulic), use the parking brake, and look for an escape route.
  • B. Incorrect. "Pump the brake pedal rapidly." is not correct. If brakes fail, downshift, pump the brakes (if hydraulic), use the parking brake, and look for an escape route.
  • C. Incorrect. "Look for an escape route." is not correct. If brakes fail, downshift, pump the brakes (if hydraulic), use the parking brake, and look for an escape route.
  • D. Correct. If brakes fail, downshift, pump the brakes (if hydraulic), use the parking brake, and look for an escape route.