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If your brakes fail while driving, a first action to try is:
- A.Turn off the engine immediately at highway speed
- B.Steer onto the sidewalk
- C.Shift into reverse
- D.Pump the brake pedal to try to build up brake pressure
Correct answer
D. Pump the brake pedal to try to build up brake pressure
Why
Pumping the brakes may restore enough pressure to slow the vehicle. If that fails, use the parking brake gradually and downshift to a lower gear.
Manual topic: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) - Emergencies · From the Texas Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (TXC-168).