How To Do An Emergency Stop | Driving Test 2021

There are 1 in 3 driving tests in the UK that include an Emergency Stop Maneuver. This video will show you how to complete a driving test standard emergency stop and how you should remain safe.
Here is it broken down into 5 simple steps.

1. Press the break firmly until car stops.
2. Immediately press the clutch after the break to prevent stalling.
3. Once can has stopped pull parking brake.
4. Place car in neutral.
5. Check mirrors and blind spots and relax.

Best of luck with your driving test and as always stay safe!

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[zanaibrahim]

Well done for a great explanation Josh

[ErosiumTV]

WOW i hate emergency stops but this makes it easy.

[wingtimeRV]

Here in the states your supposed to check your rearview mirror to make sure your not going to get rearended

[mikesmith]

Although many instructors teach it, there is no requirement to apply the handbrake and neutral after the emergency stop, although you can if you want. In a real life situation there may be secondary emergency that entails moving the vehicle out the way promptly.


The clutch goes just down prior to stopping dead, not necessarily immediately after pressing the brake as this reduces engine braking effect and the objective is stop as quickly as possible. This however is a matter of technique and so isn't marked on the driving test.

[ErosiumTV]

I got asked to do 2 emergency stops on the test i passed in Birmingham.

[pcrashford]

I got failed for this because apparently i under even though i slammed on them, and she launched forward. But the car didn’t skid so how haven’t i done that correctly?