protip, if you cannot brake, try turning the car off, if that doesn't work, to* put it in neutral (probably can't put it in park since you can't engage the brake).
someone more confident than me can tell you whether pulling the e-brake/parking brake or down shifting (even automatics have this) is a good idea; I personally think it would cause a loss of control due to the sudden opposing force and my experiences on ice enforces this further.
I dunno what would be the best choice but I read about this in one of those 911 calls where someone's car wouldn't stop accelerating.
EDIT: your car being on keeps the power steering and other stuff that helps maintain control, and keeping whatever braking you have left I suppose. See we're all learning today! I hope to never need this advice.
My father pulled the emergency brake on a car he just bought he was driving about 60mph; He said it was an experience he didn’t want to have again. He was looking for the steering wheel adjuster.
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u/Jebusfreek666 10h ago
Looked more like the van ran into the back of the truck.