What measures should a driver take when the service brake suddenly fails?
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Here are the measures a driver should take when the service brake suddenly fails: 1. Steady the steering wheel and maintain control of the direction: When a motor vehicle experiences brake failure while driving, the first thing to do is to firmly hold the steering wheel and maintain control to prevent the vehicle from deviating due to panic, which could ultimately lead to a traffic accident. 2. Shift to a lower gear for deceleration: For manual transmission vehicles, when encountering brake issues, the driver can press the clutch and shift to a lower gear to decelerate, even dropping two gears at once if necessary; for automatic transmission vehicles with a manual mode, the driver can also shift to a lower gear for deceleration. 3. Use the parking brake to slow down: The parking brake, commonly known as the handbrake, is not part of the same braking system as the brake pedal. Therefore, when the vehicle's brakes fail, the parking brake can still be used for effective braking. For mechanical handbrakes, simply pull up the handbrake lever; for electronic handbrakes, hold down the button.