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Safe driving techniquesQuestion 310 of 318

Your vehicle has ABS and you must brake hard. What should you do?

  1. Pump the pedal many times
  2. Press the pedal halfway and wait
  3. Press lightly and release several times
  4. Press the pedal to the floor and hold it firmly
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Correct answer: Press the pedal to the floor and hold it firmly

With ABS, press the brake pedal to the floor and hold it. The vibrations and noises are normal. The system keeps the wheels from locking.

Source: Driving a Passenger Vehicle (SAAQ, 2022), Chapter 5, Driving Strategies > Difficult conditions > Winter Driving > Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), page 174

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026