To steer the vehicle away from hazards while braking, drivers with ABS should:
|
Disengage the ABS immediately.
|
|
|
Turn off the engine.
|
|
|
Pump the brakes and turn the steering wheel hard in one direction.
|
|
|
Keep firm and constant pressure on the brake pedal while stopping.
|
Explanation
When braking hard, drivers with ABS need to press down hard on the brake pedal, keep a firm and constant pressure on it, and steer out of danger. Instead, drivers with conventional brakes need to pump the brakes. This is because the ABS automatically pumps the brakes faster than a driver could.
Answer Statistics
🟢 This question is easy — 14.1% of our users get this question wrong.
Other questions in the same category: Handling Driving Emergencies
If a tire blows out, drivers should:If your brake pedal suddenly sinks to the floor, you should:While driving, you see a flooded roadway ahead. You should:If one of your tires blows out, you should:If your accelerator becomes stuck while driving, you should:When an animal suddenly runs in front of your vehicle, you should:When you leave your vehicle unattended, you must:If your wheels drop off the pavement edge, you should:If you suddenly have no control of the steering wheel, you should:You should use your horn when:
This question appears in the following DMV practice tests: