Driving Tips - Emergency Stop
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 — Emergency Stop
| Problem | Reason | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| You forget observation before moving again | Attention remains on the stop itself. | After securing the car and when instructed to continue, make effective all-round observations and move away only when it is safe. |
| You hesitate before braking in an emergency | The situation has not been recognised or the response is delayed. | React immediately and brake firmly while keeping the vehicle under control. Your instructor should practise this only in a safe place after checking behind. |
| You pump or release an ABS brake | The braking method for ABS is misunderstood. | In an emergency in a car with ABS, press the footbrake firmly and keep the pressure applied. Follow the vehicle handbook and your instructor's guidance. |