I saw online that I’ll have to do an emergency stop during my driving test. I don’t know what that means, and I don’t want to fail my test if I do it wrong. How do you do an emergency stop?
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
No need to worry! Your instructor will typically warn you before asking you to perform an emergency stop during a driving test.
An emergency stop is simply a quick braking maneuver that could be necessary if something crosses the road in front of you or if you come across an unexpected hazard. When your instructor gives you the signal, you’ll need to
as quickly as you can without losing control of the vehicle. While it might feel foreign at first, it’s great practice ahead of driving solo!
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