Question 699 · Car theory test
When braking, what determines how quickly the vehicle will slow down and stop?
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Correct answer
The amount of downward pressure applied to the brake pedal.
Official explanation
The amount of downward pressure put on the brake pedal determines how quickly the vehicle will slow down and stop. In the normal course of driving, drivers should read the road ahead and learn to brake in good time and progressively.
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- Manoeuvres, turning & overtaking
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