What should you do in case of a brake failure?

Rub your tires on the curb to slow your car.
Apply the parking brake slowly.
Pull off the road into an open space, if available.
All of the above.
Explanation

If the brake pedal suddenly sinks to the floor, try pumping it to build pressure. If that does not help, use the emergency or parking brake gently. To slow down, shift your vehicle into a lower gear and rub your tires against the curb or pull off the road into an open space.

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