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As you drive down a hill, the brake pedal suddenly goes to the floor and the car does not slow down. What should you do first?
Correct answer: Apply the parking brake slowly, ready to release it if the car skids.
Why
Only the brakes can stop your vehicle, so never drive when the brake warning light is on. If the parking brake does not slow you, turn off the engine and look for a safe place off the road to stop. Do not drive again until the brakes are repaired.
Verified against South Dakota Driver License Manual · Brake failure · p. 58, 29
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