Revision question · Carrying passengers

How can you avoid harsh braking?

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Gently apply the parking brake

Plan ahead and take early action

Slow down by using your gears only

Pump the brake pedal several times

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Plan ahead and take early actionThis was the right answer

Always look well ahead. Early planning and anticipation will help you avoid the need to brake harshly. It's important that you give your passengers a smooth journey, especially if any of them are having to stand.

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Plan the stop before a passenger is thrown off balanceReviewed guidance summary · The selected answers concern anticipation and passenger safety, not substituting the parking brake or pumping the pedal for controlled service braking.

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