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You press the brake pedal and it suddenly sinks to the floor with little braking. What should you try first?
A neutral interior detail shows the brake and accelerator pedals. The caption says the brake pedal sinks without slowing the car.
Correct answer: Pump the brake pedal quickly to try to build up pressure.
Why
If pumping does not help, apply the emergency parking brake and, if possible, shift to a lower gear so that the engine helps slow the car. Keep steering toward a safe place to stop. Never put the car in Park or turn the key to the lock position while it moves.
Verified against Official Nevada Driver Handbook · Brakes Fail · p. 58, 48
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