Safe driving techniquesQuestion 312 of 318

Your brakes stop working while you drive. What should you do first?

Pump the brake pedal several times
Turn off the engine at once
Shift into park (P) to stop
Pull the parking brake hard and fast

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Correct answer: Pump the brake pedal several times

Pump the brake pedal several times. Turn on the hazard lights. Then use the parking brake gradually, without locking the wheels, and stop on the side of the road.

Source: Driving a Passenger Vehicle (SAAQ, 2022), Chapter 5, Driving Strategies > Emergency situations > Mechanical Problems, page 183

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026