K53
K53 emergency stop: how the road test version works
The road portion of the K53 includes an emergency stop. The examiner gives a signal — you stop the car safely and as quickly as possible.
Practice emergency stops from 40 and 60 km/h with an instructor on a quiet road. Reaction time matters more than ultimate braking force.
Step-by-step
1. React quickly
On the examiner's signal, both feet off the gas instantly.
2. Brake firmly
Press the brake firmly (in ABS-equipped cars, push hard; in non-ABS, threshold braking — just below lockup).
3. Clutch in (manual)
Press the clutch just before stopping to prevent stalling.
4. Secure the vehicle
Handbrake on, gear in neutral. Hazards on if you're in a dangerous position.
5. Observe
Look in mirrors before moving off again.
Common mistakes
- Slow reaction (more than 1 second after the signal)
- Stalling the engine on a manual
- Skidding (in non-ABS cars)
- Not securing the vehicle after the stop