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Safe drivingQuestion 279 of 310

You have anti-lock brakes and you need to stop on ice. What does the handbook say to do?

  1. Pump the brake pedal many times
  2. Press the brake lightly and release
  3. Apply full brake pressure and hold it
  4. Never use the brake on ice
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Correct answer: Apply full brake pressure and hold it

Anti-lock brakes give some steering control under full braking, so hold the pedal down.

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