How to Survive Brake Failure

What is the main purpose of the brake fluid in a car's braking system?

• To lubricate the brake pads

• To signal the brake lights

• To increase pressure in the hydraulic lines

• To cool down the brake pads

What is the first thing you should do when you realize your brakes have failed?

• Turn on your hazard lights

• Use the e-brake immediately

• Start zigzagging the car

• Shift to a lower gear

What is the role of friction in slowing down a car when the brakes fail?

• It has no effect

• It increases the car's speed

• It helps to reduce speed

• It damages the tires

What can you use to slow down if the roads are clear and the brakes have failed?

• Start zigzagging the car

• Open the car doors

• Turn off the engine

• Accelerate to find help

What is the secondary braking system in a vehicle known as?

• The steering wheel

• The handbrake

• The clutch

• The accelerator

What should you do if the e-brake is applied too rapidly?

• The rear brakes could lock up, causing a spin

• Hold the release button down

• Release it immediately

• Keep driving normally

What should you do after applying the e-brake to avoid a spin?

• Turn the steering wheel sharply

• Shift to the highest gear

• Keep holding the release button

• Apply it more forcefully

How does engine braking help in slowing down the car?

• By increasing the car's speed

• By creating a vacuum that the pistons fight against

• By turning off the engine

• By applying the front brakes

What should you look for to help bring the vehicle to a stop if you're still moving?

• A downward slope

• A body of water

• An upward slope

• A crowded area

What percentage of car accidents were caused by brake failure between 2005 and 2007?

• 0.45%

• 1.5%

• 5%

• 2.3%