Alberta Class 7 Practice

If your vehicle does not have ABS brakes In vehicles without ABS, braking hard can cause the wheels to become ‘locked’ and stop rolling. This can cause you to lose steering control. If your wheels lock, ease off the brake pedal. Brake again but not as hard. To brake in an emergency, follow these steps: • Press firmly on the brake pedal to the point just before the wheels lock. This is called threshold braking. • If the wheels lock, release the brake pedal slightly to regain steering control. • Press the brake pedal firmly again without locking the wheels. • Look and steer in the direction you want the front of the vehicle to go.

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Source: Driver's Guide: cars and light trucks, Spring 2026. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Alberta.