Is it permitted to perform an emergency brake for any reason other than to prevent a road accident?
- Yes, in a dirt road only, at a distance of 200 meters from buildings.
- Yes, after signaling a distress sign to the vehicle behind you.
- Correct answer: Yes, for brake-testing, provided that it does not disturb or endanger any other road user.
- Yes, in a paved road only, at a distance of 200 meters from buildings.
Why this is the answer
The correct answer in the official bank: Yes, for brake-testing, provided that it does not disturb or endanger any other road user.
Sudden hard braking is normally allowed only to prevent a road accident, because it can surprise drivers behind and cause a rear-end collision. The only exception is testing the brakes, and even then only when it does not disturb or endanger other road users. The type of road, distance from buildings or a distress signal do not make such braking permitted.