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New Jersey Basic Auto Learner Permit Practice Test
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Your car has anti-lock brakes. At 40 mph on dry pavement, a car pulls out ahead of you and you brake hard. How should you handle the steering wheel while you brake?
Correct answer: Steer smoothly and only as much as you need, without jerking the wheel.
Why
Many new drivers slam the brakes or yank the wheel when they are surprised. Rehearse hard stops with steering in an empty lot or other open area until the pulsing of your ABS feels normal. Learn which braking system your car has, and use the same right foot to brake and to accelerate.
Verified against New Jersey Driver Manual · Proper Braking · p. 53, 55
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