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Safe drivingQuestion 174 of 229

Your vehicle has four-wheel ABS and starts a locked wheel skid. What should you do?

  1. Pump the brake pedal quickly
  2. Take your foot off the brake
  3. Apply firm pressure on the brake pedal
  4. Use the emergency brake first
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Correct answer: Apply firm pressure on the brake pedal

With four-wheel ABS, apply firm pressure on the brake pedal.

Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600, California DMV, 2025), Section 8. Safe Driving: Skids, page 61

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026