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Speed and spaceQuestion 224 of 412

You see a hazard ahead. Why do you rest your foot lightly on the brake pedal?

  1. To turn the brake lights off
  2. To save fuel in a curve
  3. To make the tires grip better
  4. To respond faster if you must stop
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Correct answer: To respond faster if you must stop

Your foot is ready, so you can stop sooner if needed.

Source: Learn to Drive Smart (ICBC, 2026), Chapter 5, See-think-do, page 69

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026