Question When stopping: Answers The brake pedal should be pressed down gradually. The brake pedal should be pushed down quickly. The brake pedal should be pressed down repeatedly, but not held down continuously. The amount of force required on the brake pedal will be the same each time you slow or stop. Explanation Press the brake pedal down smoothly and gradually every time you slow or stop. The amount of brake pressure you need to apply depends on the speed of your vehicle and how quickly you need to stop. Take a FREE Practice Test Now This questions appears in the following tests: North Carolina Knowledge Test Class B ,