iTest.ieQuestions · FAQ · Start free →
Questions › Safe and Responsible Driving › Question 45 of 420

How should a driver apply the brakes in an emergency if the vehicle is fitted with anti-lock brakes (ABS)?

  1. A.Press the brake pedal only lightly.
  2. B.Press and release the brake at rapid intervals.
  3. C.Press and release the brake at slow intervals.
  4. D.Press the brake pedal firmly and hold.
Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: D. Press the brake pedal firmly and hold.

If your vehicle is fitted with ABS, brake firmly. ABS will not stop the vehicle more quickly, it will only prevent the wheels from locking. This helps you to maintain control of the vehicle.

This is an official-style question from the Safe and Responsible Driving 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.

Practise the full question bank free →
← Previous question Next question →