a1-vaglag
Emergency braking
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How should you prepare for a hard emergency braking according to the driver's license book?
Lower your gaze and keep your hands stiff.
Keep your gaze far ahead, check the traffic behind you, and use both rear and front brakes.
Use only the rear brake to avoid the front wheel locking.
Explanation
✅ For a hard braking you should look far ahead, check behind you, and use both rear and front brakes. You should practice on different surfaces and release the brake quickly if a wheel locks.
Source: Körkortsboken
Last reviewed: May 2026
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