Safe driving 2 pts
Which method can minimize the braking distance in a crisis situation on most road surfaces with a vehicle equipped with ABS?
Correct answer
- By pressing the brake pedal sharply and strongly together with the clutch pedal all the way to the vehicle floor.
Other options
- By intermittent braking (pumping the brakes).
- By sensitive braking, especially on slippery surfaces, and shifting to lower gears.
Explanation
Emergency Stop with ABS: Do not pump the brakes!
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