California Defensive Driving & Safety

If your brakes fail, you should first ____.

By DMV Master Editorial Team Updated Verified against California Driver Manual
A

try to pump the brake pedal and slow the vehicle safely

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B

jump out of the vehicle

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C

turn off the ignition immediately in traffic

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Detailed Explanation

Drivers should attempt to regain braking and use controlled methods to stop.

Source: California Driver Manual

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