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New York Class D Permit Practice Test
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You are going down a long hill. You press the brake pedal, and it sinks to the floor without slowing the car. Which plan is best?
A travels downhill on a two-lane road. A side profile shows the descent, and the card says the brake pedal sinks to the floor without slowing the car.
Correct answer: Pump the brake pedal; if that fails, apply the parking brake gently and shift to a lower gear.
Why
A lower gear lets the engine hold the car back, which helps most on a downhill grade. While the car slows, look ahead for a safe place to leave the road. Have the brakes repaired before you drive the car again.
Verified against New York State Driver's Manual · Driving Emergencies: Brake Failure · p. 65
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