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You press the brake pedal and it sinks to the floor without slowing the car. What should you do first?
Correct answer: Pump the brake pedal fast and hard to build pressure.
Why
Stay calm and work through the steps in order: pump the pedal, then apply the parking brake gradually, then shift to a lower gear and steer toward a safe place to stop off the road. After the car stops, phone for help rather than driving it to a repair shop, since the brakes can fail again.
Verified against Missouri Driver Guide · Handling Vehicle Emergencies · p. 66
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