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You drive down a long hill. You press the brake pedal, and it goes to the floor with little effect. What should you do?
A descends a long hill, shown by a side-view slope. The brake pedal is described as going to the floor with little effect; no control sequence is selected.
Correct answer: Pump the pedal quickly, shift to a lower gear and use the parking brake with care.
Why
A lower gear lets the engine slow the car on the hill. Look for a safe place off the roadway where you can slow down and stop. Sound the horn and flash the lights to warn other drivers.
Verified against West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook · Brake Failure · p. 81, 78
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