If your brakes fail while you are driving, you should first:

Question

If your brakes fail while you are on the road, your first response should be to switch into a lower gear and begin to pump your brake pedal to build up pressure to stop your vehicle. Find a safe place to stop the vehicle and do not drive it again until the brakes have been fixed.

Accepted Answer

Switch to a lower gear and pump your brakes.

Answer

Switch to a higher gear and press the gas pedal.

Answer

Switch to neutral and coast.

Answer

Turn off the ignition.