EmergenciesQuestion 329 of 412

Your vehicle has ABS and you must stop quickly. What should you do?

  1. Pump the brake pedal many times
  2. Press the brake pedal hard and hold it down until you stop
  3. Tap the pedal lightly
  4. Press the pedal and release it at once
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Correct answer: Press the brake pedal hard and hold it down until you stop

ABS releases the brakes by itself to stop wheel lock. If you pump the pedal, the system turns off.

Source: Learn to Drive Smart (ICBC, 2026), Chapter 8, Emergency strategies: Anti-lock braking systems (ABS), page 116

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026