British Columbia ICBC Knowledge Test — Class 7L Practice Question
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Emergency Situations
Your brakes fail. You should:
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Correct Answer: B. Pump the pedal; if no result, apply the parking brake gently while holding the release button and shift to a lower gear
Pump first — hydraulic systems sometimes recover. If not, engage parking brake gently (release button pressed to avoid locking) and use engine braking via a lower gear. Ignition-off disables power steering and may lock the steering column.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A.Turn off the ignition immediatelyIgnition off locks steering and kills power brakes.
- C.Open the door and drag your feetFoot drag is ineffective at speed.
- D.Steer into parked carsStriking cars endangers others.
