EmergenciesQuestion 330 of 412

Your vehicle has no ABS and starts to skid when you brake hard. What should you do?

  1. Keep the brake pressed and wait for the skid to end
  2. Hold the pedal down harder
  3. Quickly release the brake and press it hard again
  4. Shift to a higher gear
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Correct answer: Quickly release the brake and press it hard again

A short release lets the wheels turn again so you can steer.

Source: Learn to Drive Smart (ICBC, 2026), Chapter 8, Emergency strategies: Emergency braking technique, page 116

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026