What might be the result of too weak pressure on the brake pedal of a passenger car?
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Correct answer
A. Lengthening of the braking distance.
Explanation
Pressing the brake pedal too lightly lengthens the braking distance - answer A. Locking of the wheels (B) and loss of steering control (C) are the results of braking too hard, not too lightly.
The braking force depends on how hard you press the pedal: with light pressure the brake pads only gently press against the discs and the car loses speed only gradually, travelling many metres in that time. In an emergency you must brake firmly, and in a car with ABS - with the pedal pressed all the way down; the system itself will prevent the wheels from locking. The Road Traffic Act requires you to brake in a way that does not cause danger and to keep a distance that allows you to avoid a collision, so it is worth checking in an empty car park how hard you have to press the pedal for the brakes to work fully.
Legal basis: Art. 19 para. 2 point 2 and 3 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym)