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When driving along and required to stop suddenly, what should a driver do?

  1. A.Steer sharply to one side and apply the handbrake.
  2. B.Depress the clutch and then apply the handbrake.
  3. C.Apply the footbrake firmly.
  4. D.Apply the handbrake and the footbrake together.
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Correct answer: C. Apply the footbrake firmly.

To stop your vehicle in an emergency, apply the footbrake firmly, and maintain the pressure until the vehicle stops. Depress the clutch pedal just before stopping.

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.

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