What should you do if your brakes fail?

What should you do if your brakes fail?

• A. Try to pump the brakes, downshift, and use the emergency brake
• B. Swerve off the road to find safety
• C. Accelerate to gain more control
• D. Press the brake pedal harder

Answer: (A)

If your brakes fail while driving, the best course of action is to try to pump the brakes, downshift to a lower gear, and use the emergency brake. Pumping the brakes can sometimes restore braking power if the issue is a temporary loss of hydraulic pressure. Downshifting helps slow the vehicle down without needing to rely solely on the brakes. Using the emergency brake can also help bring the vehicle to a stop gradually, but it should be applied carefully to avoid locking the rear wheels and losing control. This method prioritizes maintaining control of the vehicle while working toward a safe stop. The combination of these actions allows the driver to respond effectively to a braking emergency.

If your brakes fail while driving, the best course of action is to try to pump the brakes, downshift to a lower gear, and use the emergency brake. Pumping the brakes can sometimes restore braking power if the issue is a temporary loss of hydraulic pressure. Downshifting helps slow the vehicle down without needing to rely solely on the brakes. Using the emergency brake can also help bring the vehicle to a stop gradually, but it should be applied carefully to avoid locking the rear wheels and losing control.

This method prioritizes maintaining control of the vehicle while working toward a safe stop. The combination of these actions allows the driver to respond effectively to a braking emergency.