In a vehicle equipped with anti-lock brakes, when you have to stop suddenly, you should jam on the brake pedal and continue to press until the vehicle stops.

In a vehicle equipped with anti-lock brakes, when you have to stop suddenly, you should jam on the brake pedal and continue to press until the vehicle stops.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. You should pump the brake pedal
• D. Release briefly then brake again

Answer: (A)

In an emergency stop with anti-lock brakes, the goal is to maximize braking force while keeping steering control. ABS works by preventing the wheels from locking, so you should apply firm, continuous pressure on the brake pedal and hold it down until the vehicle stops. You may feel the brake pedal pulse as the system modulates braking pressure—this pulsation is normal and means ABS is active. Do not release the pedal or pump the brakes, and avoid releasing briefly then reapplying. Pumping or releasing interrupts ABS control and can lengthen stopping distance or reduce control. So pressing firmly and holding is the correct approach.

In an emergency stop with anti-lock brakes, the goal is to maximize braking force while keeping steering control. ABS works by preventing the wheels from locking, so you should apply firm, continuous pressure on the brake pedal and hold it down until the vehicle stops. You may feel the brake pedal pulse as the system modulates braking pressure—this pulsation is normal and means ABS is active. Do not release the pedal or pump the brakes, and avoid releasing briefly then reapplying. Pumping or releasing interrupts ABS control and can lengthen stopping distance or reduce control. So pressing firmly and holding is the correct approach.