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When required to stop in an emergency, what should a driver do?

  1. A.Apply firm pressure on the footbrake.
  2. B.Apply both the clutch and handbrake.
  3. C.Apply gentle pressure to the footbrake.
  4. D.Press the footbrake and engage a higher gear.
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Correct answer: A. Apply firm pressure on the footbrake.

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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