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Safe drivingQuestion 130 of 202

You have power brakes. The vehicle does not slow when you press the pedal. What should you do?

  1. Take your foot off the pedal
  2. Pump the pedal quickly and often
  3. Turn off the ignition at once
  4. Press the pedal harder and hold steady pressure
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Correct answer: Press the pedal harder and hold steady pressure

You still have brakes if the power system fails. Press harder and keep the pressure steady.

Source: Driver's Manual: A guide to safely operate cars and light trucks (Government of the Northwest Territories, revised August 2022), Chapter 6, Brake failure, page 99

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026