Revision question · Band 2 traffic signs and signals, car control, pedestrians, mechanical knowledge

Your vehicle is fitted with anti-lock brakes. How should you use your brakes to stop quickly in an emergency?

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Brake firmly and pump the brake pedal on and off

Brake rapidly and firmly, without releasing the brake pedal

Brake gently and pump the brake pedal on and off

Brake rapidly once, and immediately release the brake pedal

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Brake rapidly and firmly, without releasing the brake pedalThis was the right answer

On vehicles fitted with an anti-lock braking system, it's generally recommended that, once you've applied the brake, you keep your foot firmly on the pedal until you've stopped. Releasing the brake and reapplying it will momentarily disengage the anti-lock braking system and may increase your stopping distance.

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Rule 119Highway Code rule · The original ABS lamp was inspected. Firm sustained emergency pressure preserves steering by preventing lock; the corrected loose-surface and aquaplaning lessons do not promise shorter stops or missing grip.Rule 120Highway Code rule · The original ABS lamp was inspected. Firm sustained emergency pressure preserves steering by preventing lock; the corrected loose-surface and aquaplaning lessons do not promise shorter stops or missing grip.

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