What should a driver do if the brakes fail?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Change down gears and use the handbrake gradually
- Step 1: Engine braking and a progressive use of the handbrake can slow the car safely.
Answer
Change down gears and use the handbrake gradually.
Why not the others: Turn off the engine at once and wait for the car to stop, Jump out of the car at the first safe chance and Accelerate to pass other vehicles and find a garage don't fit.
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