Speed and stoppingQuestion 109 of 215

How should a driver with ABS brake in an emergency?

  1. Pump the brake pedal many times.
  2. Press lightly on and off.
  3. Press hard and steady, and do not pump the brakes.
  4. Lock the wheels and hold them.
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Correct answer: Press hard and steady, and do not pump the brakes.

ABS lets you brake and steer at the same time. Pumping the pedal turns the system off.

Source: Yukon Driver's Basic Handbook: Cars and Light Trucks (Government of Yukon, © 2022), Chapter 8, Anti-lock braking systems (ABS), page 122

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026