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In the event of sudden brake failure, what should a motorist do after shifting to a lower gear? a) Apply parking brake b) Pump the brake pedal c) Turn off the engine d) Use emergency brake
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In the event of sudden brake failure, what should a motorist do after shifting to a lower gear?

a) Apply parking brake
b) Pump the brake pedal
c) Turn off the engine
d) Use emergency brake

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After experiencing sudden brake failure and shifting to a lower gear, pump the brake pedal to try to restore brake pressure. If unsuccessful, cautiously apply the emergency brake. Do not turn off the engine to maintain steering and braking control.

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In the event of sudden brake failure, after shifting to a lower gear, a motorist should pump the brake pedal. This action can build up enough pressure to restore braking power in some cases. If this does not work, the next step would be to use the emergency or parking brake, but this should be done cautiously to avoid locking up the wheels and losing control. It is not advisable to turn off the engine because this will cause loss of power steering and power brakes, making it more difficult to control the vehicle.

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