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If your brakes fail you should first:
According to the Official MTO Driver's Handbook, pumping the brake pedal can build up hydraulic pressure while downshifting uses engine braking to naturally slo
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Question: If your brakes fail you should first:
Answer options: ✅ Pump the pedal and downshift
- Turn off the engine
- Steer into the curb
- Pull the handbrake fully
Correct answer: Pump the pedal and downshift
Explanation: According to the Official MTO Driver's Handbook, pumping the brake pedal can build up hydraulic pressure while downshifting uses engine braking to naturally slow the vehicle, making this the safest initial response. Turning off the engine is highly dangerous because it disables power steering and can lock the steering wheel. Pulling the parking brake fully or steering into a curb are drastic, last-resort measures that can cause a violent loss of control if attempted before slowing the vehicle down. Understanding the precise sequential steps for handling mechanical failures is a highly tested concept on the Ontario G1 exam.
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