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

You must always brake more gently as you slow

Braking ability does not change with speed

You should stop braking entirely at low speeds

You can brake harder before lock‑up occurs

2 / 20

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

Total silence and a rigid brake pedal

Engine automatically shuts off

Brake pedal pulsation, shuddering, and clunking noises

Steering wheel locked in place

3 / 20

Which foot should you always use for braking?

Right foot

Both feet at the same time

Left foot

Either foot, depending on comfort

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

No need for any stopping distance

About the same stopping distance

A guaranteed much shorter stopping distance

A much longer stopping distance

5 / 20

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

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

It requires complex pedal modulation

It automatically steers the vehicle away from danger

It avoids any tire wear

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

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

Press the brake slowly and release just before stopping

Pump the brake pedal rapidly

Apply light, intermittent pressure

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What is the general procedure for normal braking?

Begin late and apply heavy, constant pressure until stopped

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

Apply maximum pressure immediately, then release completely

Pump the brake pedal rapidly from the start

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

Wet pavement

Dry pavement

Gravel road

Glare ice

9 / 20

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

Expect exactly the same stopping distance

Expect to stop instantly with no sliding

Expect a much shorter stopping distance

Allow for a longer stopping distance than with conventional brakes

10 / 20

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

ABS only activates on dry pavement

ABS only activates below 20 km/h

ABS is fully activated all the time

ABS is not activated

11 / 20

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

It requires both feet on the brake pedal

It requires turning off ABS first

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

It can only be done at very high speeds

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

Pump the brake pedal quickly to help ABS work

Press lightly, then release and re-apply repeatedly

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

Only use the parking brake, not the foot brake

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What is the goal of threshold braking?

To shift into neutral and rely on engine braking

To lock all four wheels as quickly as possible

To avoid using the brake pedal at all

To use all available braking force without locking the wheels

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

Immediately release the brake completely

Press the brake harder to stop faster

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

Turn the steering wheel sharply

15 / 20

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

Steer sharply to one side

Pull the parking brake only

Turn off the engine

Shift to neutral (declutch)

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

The same pressure on all surfaces

Very little pressure on ice; increasing pressure as traction increases

Maximum pressure only on loose gravel

More pressure on ice than on dry pavement

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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 always spin out of control

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

It will automatically steer back to the lane center

It will immediately steer toward the side with more traction

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

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

At highway speeds on dry pavement

On gravel roads at any speed

Only on glare ice at high speed

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For normal braking, how should you control the stop?

By varying the brake pressure

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

20 / 20

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

The vehicle becomes lighter on snow

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

The engine stops driving the wheels when brakes are applied

The brakes automatically become more powerful in cold weather

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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.