While braking at a junction in Naarden the brake pedal feels 'spongy' and the car pulls slightly to the left. Which statements are correct per the book? (multiple answers possible)
- ✓ You should have the car checked as soon as possible
- ✓ The spongy pedal suggests a probable defect in the brake cylinder
- This is ordinary brake-pad wear; only a grinding sound would be a problem
- ✓ Pulling to one side while braking points to a defect in the brake system
Correct answer: You should have the car checked as soon as possible; The spongy pedal suggests a probable defect in the brake cylinder; Pulling to one side while braking points to a defect in the brake system
Explanation
False
Why learners get this wrong
- The book names a spongy pedal as a separate, urgent signal (brake cylinder), distinct from the grinding sound of wearing brake pads
Topic: Recognising common defects: from steering to tyre
Read the rule: Core: Recognising common defects: from steering to tyre
Sections
- Challenge: Recognising common defects: from steering to tyre
- The model: Recognising common defects: from steering to tyre
- Core: Recognising common defects: from steering to tyre
- Why it matters: Recognising common defects: from steering to tyre
- Active recall: Recognising common defects: from steering to tyre
- Teach back: Recognising common defects: from steering to tyre
- Memory hook: Recognising common defects: from steering to tyre