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Safe drivingQuestion 248 of 309

With the brakes in good condition, how much brake pedal travel should stay free when you press the pedal?

  1. No travel at all
  2. About one third of the pedal travel
  3. About half of the pedal travel
  4. The pedal should go to the floor
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Correct answer: About one third of the pedal travel

The brake pedal must always have about one third of its travel left when you press it. If the pedal goes too far down, have the brakes checked.

Source: New Brunswick Driver's Handbook (Government of New Brunswick, 2022), 5.1 The vehicle, page 54

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026