Delaware · Emergency Situations
In Delaware, if your brakes stop working, first:
- Pump the brake pedal several times to build up pressure
- Turn off engine
- Shift to neutral
- Steer only
Correct answer
Pump the brake pedal several times to build up pressure
Why this is correct
Correct answer: Pump the brake pedal several times to build up pressure. Source: Delaware Driver Manual (July 2025), page 134. Topic: Emergencies.
Delaware Driver Handbook, p. 134