Which of the following activities should you perform when braking rapidly in an emergency?
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Correct answer
C. Simultaneously depress the brake and clutch pedals.
Explanation
The question is about emergency braking in a bus. You press the brake and clutch pedals all the way down at the same time and control the path of the vehicle - answer C.
The Road Traffic Act requires you to brake in a way that does not cause danger, and with a sudden obstacle every metre counts. In an emergency, you press the brake all the way down and hold it, and you press the clutch at the same time, so that the engine does not stall and the power assistance does not switch off. ABS itself makes sure that the wheels do not lock, and you look where you are going and, if necessary, go around the obstacle. Starting with the retarder (answer A) wastes time, because the retarder works more gently and with a delay. Pressing the clutch before the brake (answer B) also delays braking. Standing passengers may fall over, but avoiding a collision is more important.
Legal basis: Art. 19 para. 2 point 2 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym)