Safe drivingQuestion 278 of 310

What should you do if you have no anti-lock brakes and you drive on ice?

  1. Press the brake pedal to the floor
  2. Press the brake steadily without locking the wheels
  3. Pump the brake very fast
  4. Take your foot off the brake and coast
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Correct answer: Press the brake steadily without locking the wheels

Steady pressure without locking keeps your steering control. This is called threshold braking.

Source: Driver's Handbook (Manitoba Public Insurance, February 2026), Ice, sleet or snow, page 94

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026