Emergency Situations and Challenging Conditions

Question 1

What is an anti-lock braking system?

Answer 1

The ABS allows you to steer while the brakes are being applied so you can brake as hard as you need without losing your ability to steer.

Question 2

How do you brake in an emergency if your vehicle does have an anti-lock braking system?

Answer 2

1) Apply steady firm pressure to the brake pedal.
2) Do not pump or release the brake pedal.
3) Look and steer in the direction you want to go.

Question 3

How do you brake in an emergency if your vehicle does have an anti-lock braking system?

Answer 3

If your wheels lock, ease off the brake pedal. Brake again but not as hard.

Question 4

What is threshold braking?

Answer 4

For vehicles without an anti-braking system, it is pressing firmly on the brake pedal to the point just before the wheels lock.

Question 5

How can skids occur?

Answer 5

1) Drive too quickly on poor road conditions.
2) Turn the steering wheel too sharply.
3) Turn the steering wheel too much for the speed you are travelling.
4) Brake too firmly.
5) Accelerate too quickly.