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

What should you do if your vehicle pulls to one side when you're braking?

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Change the tyres around

Stop normal use and arrange an immediate qualified brake check

Pump the pedal when braking

Use your parking brake at the same time

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Stop normal use and arrange an immediate qualified brake checkThis was the right answer

A vehicle pulling to one side under braking indicates a potentially dangerous fault. Stop normal use, arrange an immediate qualified check and do not drive an unsafe vehicle. The symptom does not by itself establish which component or side has failed.

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Vehicle maintenanceHighway Code annex · A vehicle pulling to one side under braking needs a qualified check before normal driving continues.Car vehicle-safety questionsReviewed guidance summary · A vehicle pulling to one side under braking needs a qualified check before normal driving continues.

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