Chapter 5-9: Braking

The “Braking” section of the Saskatchewan Driver Knowledge Test focuses on your understanding of proper braking techniques and their importance for safe driving.

Saskatchewan Driving Test - Chapter 5-9: Braking

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Why is four‑wheel lock braking considered suitable if you panic?

It requires complex pedal modulation

It automatically steers the vehicle away from danger

It avoids any tire wear

Stomping on the brake is a natural reaction and you only need to keep pressure on the pedal

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When ABS is active, which of the following is normal?

Steering wheel locked in place

Brake pedal pulsation, shuddering, and clunking noises

Total silence and a rigid brake pedal

Engine automatically shuts off

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Why is threshold braking difficult to perform in a panic situation?

It requires turning off ABS first

It requires both feet on the brake pedal

It can only be done at very high speeds

It requires effort and concentration to stay just short of wheel lock‑up

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On which type of surface does the four‑wheel lock technique not produce the shortest stopping distance?

Gravel road

Wet pavement

Glare ice

Dry pavement

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What is the first step in both threshold braking and four‑wheel lock braking?

Steer sharply to one side

Turn off the engine

Pull the parking brake only

Shift to neutral (declutch)

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When using ABS in an emergency stop, what should you do with the brake pedal?

Press lightly, then release and re-apply repeatedly

Only use the parking brake, not the foot brake

Press the brake firmly and do not release until the vehicle has stopped

Pump the brake pedal quickly to help ABS work

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What is the general procedure for normal braking?

Pump the brake pedal rapidly from the start

Apply maximum pressure immediately, then release completely

Begin late and apply heavy, constant pressure until stopped

Begin early, apply light pressure, and ease up as the vehicle comes to a stop

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In normal braking, how is the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) involved?

ABS is fully activated all the time

ABS only activates on dry pavement

ABS only activates below 20 km/h

ABS is not activated

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What is the goal of threshold braking?

To use all available braking force without locking the wheels

To avoid using the brake pedal at all

To lock all four wheels as quickly as possible

To shift into neutral and rely on engine braking

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Under very different traction conditions (e.g., one wheel on ice, one on dry pavement), how will a vehicle behave during four‑wheel lock braking?

It will automatically steer back to the lane center

It will always spin out of control

It will travel in a straight line, though it may rotate around its middle

It will immediately steer toward the side with more traction

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As the vehicle slows during threshold braking, how does your ability to brake change?

You should stop braking entirely at low speeds

You must always brake more gently as you slow

Braking ability does not change with speed

You can brake harder before lock‑up occurs

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In four‑wheel lock braking, how should you apply the brake pedal?

Pump the brake pedal rapidly

Press the brake slowly and release just before stopping

Apply light, intermittent pressure

Hit it very hard to lock all four wheels and keep maximum pressure until stopped

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On gravel, slush, and snow, how should you adjust your expectations when using ABS?

Expect to stop instantly with no sliding

Allow for a longer stopping distance than with conventional brakes

Expect a much shorter stopping distance

Expect exactly the same stopping distance

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For normal braking, how should you control the stop?

By using the parking brake only

By pushing the brake pedal all the way down and holding it

By quickly shifting into neutral without using the brakes

By varying the brake pressure

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Under what conditions is it recommended to practise four‑wheel lock braking if not with an instructor?

At highway speeds on dry pavement

On gravel roads at any speed

At low speeds (about 20–40 km/h) on a wet surface

Only on glare ice at high speed

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Why can a non-ABS vehicle sometimes slow more effectively on loose snow?

The engine stops driving the wheels when brakes are applied

Locked tires can create a snow plow effect and sometimes find more traction below the surface layer

The brakes automatically become more powerful in cold weather

The vehicle becomes lighter on snow

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During threshold braking, what should you do when you feel one or more wheels lock?

Turn the steering wheel sharply

Immediately release the brake completely

Ease up on the brake slightly until the wheels are rolling again

Press the brake harder to stop faster

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Which foot should you always use for braking?

Either foot, depending on comfort

Left foot

Right foot

Both feet at the same time

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Compared to conventional brakes, on dry or wet roads, a vehicle with ABS will generally have:

About the same stopping distance

A guaranteed much shorter stopping distance

A much longer stopping distance

No need for any stopping distance

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How does the amount of brake pressure needed to lock the wheels change with traction?

More pressure on ice than on dry pavement

The same pressure on all surfaces

Maximum pressure only on loose gravel

Very little pressure on ice; increasing pressure as traction increases

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This section covers when and how to apply brakes smoothly to avoid skidding, the difference between regular and emergency braking, and the function of anti-lock braking systems (ABS). Test-takers are evaluated on their knowledge of safe following distances, especially in adverse weather or on slippery roads. Awareness of the dangers of sudden stops and the need to brake early in certain situations is emphasized. Mastery of this section is essential for preventing accidents and ensuring safe vehicle control.