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Montana · Emergency Situations

If your brakes fail, the first thing you should do is:

  • Turn off the engine
  • Pump the brake pedal several times
  • Shift into park
  • Jump out of the vehicle

Correct answer

Pump the brake pedal several times

Why this is correct

Correct answer: Pump the brake pedal several times. Source: Montana Driver Manual, page 77. Topic: Emergencies & Crashes.

Montana Driver Handbook, p. 77

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