How should the driver proceed when performing an emergency braking maneuver?

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The correct answer is to modify the braking technique depending on the type of system available. The technique varies drastically depending on whether the vehicle has ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) or not. With ABS: You must press the brake pedal fully and continuously without releasing it, while also pressing the clutch to prevent the engine from stalling and to maintain vehicle assist systems. Without ABS: You must brake vigorously using 'threshold braking'. If the wheels lock up, you must slightly release pressure on the pedal to regain steering control before reapplying pressure. Therefore, acting the same way in both cases is dangerous, and avoiding the clutch is incorrect because, in a sudden stop, disengaging the clutch is necessary to prevent the engine from stalling.

How should the driver proceed when performing an emergency braking maneuver?

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