Question

when your brakes fail, first try _____.

1. kicking the brake pedal
2. holding the brake pedal down
3. pumping the brake pedal
4. pressing the accelerator

Explanation:

When brakes fail, pumping the brake pedal can sometimes build up hydraulic pressure and regain some braking ability. Kicking the pedal is not a standard procedure, holding it down may not work if there's no pressure, and pressing the accelerator is dangerous as it will increase speed.

Answer:

pumping the brake pedal