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What is a likely consequence of sudden braking?

  1. A.The vehicle could be overtaken.
  2. B.The vehicle's braking system could overheat.
  3. C.There will be no consequences as the vehicle's brake lights will come on.
  4. D.The vehicle could be hit from behind.
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Correct answer: D. The vehicle could be hit from behind.

As well as reading the road ahead, you should also be aware of traffic travelling behind you. This will help you react correctly in a situation where you need to brake suddenly.

This is an official-style question from the Control of Vehicle topic of the Ireland driver theory test (Cat. B). Practise all 807 questions free on iTest.ie — with timed mock exams, automatic mistake tracking and progress sync across devices.

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