Driving Tips - Brake
Guidance reviewed: 25 September 2026. Use these prompts with professional instruction and the handbook for the vehicle you drive.
Accelerator
Anticipation
Approaching Junctions
Brake
Clearance
Clutch
Crossing Other Traffic
Crossroads
Emergency Stop
Exterior Mirrors
Gear Lever
Gears
General
Handbrake
Head Restraint
Indicators
Interior Mirror
Making Progress
Meeting Approaching Traffic
Mirrors
Moving Away
Moving Off
Overtaking
Pedestrian Crossings
Reverse Parking
Reversing
Road Positioning
Safe Distance
Safety Routine
Seat
Seat Belts
Signals
Steering
Steering Wheel
Stopping
T-Junctions
The Engine
Turning the Car Around
Practical Driving Test Tips — Brake
| Problem | Reason | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Normal stops are harsh | Brake pressure is applied late or not eased before the car stops. | Brake early and lightly, increase pressure progressively, then ease it just before coming to rest when conditions allow. |
| You are unsure how the brakes behave | Cars and braking systems differ. | Learn the controls with your instructor and follow the vehicle handbook. In an emergency, brake immediately; if the car has ABS, press firmly and keep pressure applied. |
| You brake late for hazards | Planning and observation are not giving enough time. | Look further ahead, check mirrors before changing speed and reduce speed early. Always retain enough distance to stop safely. |