Safe driving and emergenciesQuestion 274 of 296
Your car has an antilock braking system (ABS). You must stop fast. What do you do?
- Press the brake pedal steadily and firmly, and do not pump it
- Pump the brake pedal many times
- Press the pedal and release it when it pulses
- Press the pedal gently and wait
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Correct answer: Press the brake pedal steadily and firmly, and do not pump it
ABS stops the wheels from locking. A slight vibration and a pulsing noise are normal. Keep firm pressure until you have control or stop.
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026