A "controlled braking" stop is:
Correct. Controlled braking applies the brakes as hard as you can without locking the wheels — used in emergency stops on non-ABS vehicles to retain steering.
CDL Practice Question #71
Category: General Knowledge
Why this question matters
This question is one of 97 in our General Knowledge bank. The reasoning above comes directly from the AAMVA CDL Manual, the source document used by every U.S. state DMV. Memorizing the underlying rule — not just the letter answer — is what separates passing on the first attempt from a return trip and another fee.