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How should you brake in an emergency if your car has anti-lock brakes (ABS)?
✓ ANSWER
Press the pedal firmly and hold it — do not pump the brakes
ABS pumps the brakes for you; firm continuous pressure lets the system prevent wheel lockup while you steer.
All the options
- ✓Press the pedal firmly and hold it — do not pump the brakes
- ✗Pump the pedal rapidly
- ✗Tap the pedal lightly and repeatedly
- ✗Use the parking brake instead
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