Ontario G1 Test Coach

Safe drivingQuestion 306 of 328

Your brakes fail. What should you try first?

Pump the brake pedal
Shift into park
Turn off the ignition
Brake as hard as you can with one press

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Correct answer: Pump the brake pedal

Pumping may bring back brake pressure. If not, apply the parking brake gently but firmly.

Source: The Official MTO Driver's Handbook (Ontario Ministry of Transportation), Dealing with emergencies, If your brakes fail

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026

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