Question If your brakes stop working, you should first: Answers Shift the car’s transmission into neutral. Pump the brake pedal several times and try to build up brake pressure. Flash your lights at other traffic. Jump out of the vehicle immediately. Explanation If your brakes stop working, pump the brake pedal several times. This will often build up enough brake pressure to allow you to stop. Take a FREE Practice Test Now This questions appears in the following tests: Washington Practice Test