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

What should you do if you have to stop your vehicle in an emergency?

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Apply the parking brake and footbrake together

Keep both hands on the wheel

Select reverse gear

Give an arm signal

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Keep both hands on the wheelThis was the right answer

If you find yourself having to stop in an emergency, it's important that your vehicle remains under control. If you lose control, you may make the situation worse. Having both hands on the wheel during braking will help you to control the steering as you stop.

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Prepare and control a car safelyReviewed guidance summary · Progressive straight-line braking transfers load forward; keep both hands available for steering and avoid abrupt combined inputs.

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