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1
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Brake failure

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Pump brake several times 2 try 2 build brake pressure

If it doesn’t work use parking brake, apply slowly to avoid locking rear wheels, be ready 2 release brake if v skids

If that doesn’t work, start shifting to lower gears & find safe place off rd 2 slow 2 stop

Don’t drive w/o brakes

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Tire blowout

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Hold steering wheel tight & keep going straight

Slow gradually, take foot off gas & use brakes lightly

Don’t stop on Rd if possible, pull over in safe spot

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What should u do/what happens in case of power failure (engine stalling)?

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Keep strong grip on steer wheel
May be harder 2 turn but u can w more effort

Pull over, brakes still work but u may have 2 push v hard on pedal

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Headlight failure

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Try headlight switch a few times

If doesn’t work, use emergency flashers, turn signals or fog lights

Pull over asap

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What should u do if ur gas pedal sticks (motor going faster & faster)?

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Keep eyes on the Rd
Quickly shift 2 neutral
Pull over
Turn off engine

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If about to collide, what can u do 2 avoid it?

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Stop, turn or speed up depending on situation

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How do you STOP quickly to avoid crashing WITH antilock braking system?

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Press brakes hard & keep pressing

Don’t let up, might feel it pushing back when ABS is working
ABS only works w brake pushed down

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How do u TURN quickly to avoid crashing WITH ABS?

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W antilock braking system(ABS) u can turn w/o braking/skidding. V helpful if u wanna turn & stop/slow

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When/how should u speed up to avoid crashing?

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If v about 2 hit u from behind or side & there’s room in front of u, speed to get away & slow down once danger passes

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How should you deal with skidding?

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Stay off brakes, until v slows brakes wont work & will make u skid more

Turn steer wheel in direction u wanna go

As soon as v starts straightening out, turn the steer wheel back 2 neutral/original position
If don’t return 2 neutral steering u can swing in other direction & cause new skid

Continue 2 correct steering left & right till vehicle is moving down Rd under ur control again

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What’s #1 important way 2 reduce risk of death & injury in collisions?

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Seatbelt

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If u can’t avoid being hit from rear, how should u protect urself?

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When hit from rear body thrown backward

Press against back of seat w head against head restraint

B ready 2 brake so not pushed into another vehicle

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If u can’t avoid being hit from the side, how should u protect urself?

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Body thrown towards side ur hit from, air bags r no help & seatbelt needed

Get ready 2 steer/brake 2 prevent hitting smth else

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If u can’t avoid being hit from the front, how should u protect urself?

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Try 2 turn so it’s a glancing blow @ worst instead of head on

If vehicle has airbag it’ll inflate, it deflates after crash so b ready 2 prevent hitting smth else

Need seatbelt

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If u see a collision ur not involved in

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Don’t stop @ collision unless ur involved or emergency help hasn’t arrived

Keep attention on driving & keep moving, watching 4 ppl near/in rd

Never drive 2 collision scene 2 look, that can block emergency help

Illegal 2 drive over firehose; can damage hose, injure firefighter or hinder their efforts

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16
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What do if someone is injured

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Call 911

Don’t move injured ppl unless theyre in burning v or immediate danger of being hit

1st help anyone who’s not already walking & talking. Check for breathing then 4 bleeding

If bleeding, apply direct pressure w hand or cloth, even severe bleeding can b stopped

Don’t give injured ppl anything 2 eat/drink even water

Cover injured w blanket/coat 2 prevent shock via warmth

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Reporting the collision how

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Gets names & addresses of all ppl involved & any witnesses including injured

Exchange info w everyone involved including name, address, driver liscense #, vehicle info (licence plate, make, model & year of vehicle) & insurance company & policy # if available

Record any damage 2 vehicles in collision

Provide info 2 cops/other emergency officials if requested

If collision involves parked v, try 2 find owner, if cant then leave note where it can be seen w ur contact info & date+time of collision

If collision results in injury, death or $1,000+ property damage & a cop doesn’t report it then u must complete Collison Report form within 4 days

18
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Emergency Notification System (ENS)

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All railrd grade xings have emergency # 4 contacting railrd & reporting issues w xing, tracks or train travel

ENS # usually on blue sign on xing posts or metal control box near tracks.

ENS sign also has USDOT # to provide exact location 2 dispatcher who can notify trains 2 stop or b placed on speed restriction. Provide USDOT # 2 911 if emergency help needed

19
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What’s the 1st thing u should do if ur brakes fail?

A

Pump brake several times 2 try 2 build pressure

20
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What should u do if brakes fail & pumping them doesn’t work?

A

Use parking brake
Apply slowly to avoid locking rear wheels
Be ready 2 release brake if v skids

21
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What should u do if brakes fail & pumping them & parking brakes dont work?

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Start shifting to lower gears & find safe place off rd 2 slow 2 stop

22
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How do u stop quickly to avoid crashing without antilock braking system (ABS)?

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V can skid if brake 2 hard

Apply brakes as hard as possible w/o locking them

If brakes lock u skid, quickly let up on brake

As soon as stop skidding push brakes again, repeat till ur stopped

23
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How do u turn quickly 2 avoid crashing withOUT antilock braking system?

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Step on brake, then let up & turn steer wheel

Don’t lock front wheels while braking or turn so sharply the vehicle skids

Braking slows vehicle, puts weight on front tires & allows 4 faster turn

24
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What should u keep in mind regarding turning to avoid crashes and your options to avoid crashes?

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Usually u can turn faster than stop

Once turned/changed lanes b ready to stay in control, many drivers steer away from a crash & end up in another

Generally better 2 run off Rd than collide head on w another

25
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What’s skidding usually caused by?

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Going 2 fast 4 conditions

26
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If ur involved in a collision, what must u legally do?
What if it’s a parked v?
What if theres an injury/death?
What if there’s cops?

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Must stop.

If parked v involved u must try 2 find owner.

If anyone is injured/killed cops must b notified.

Crime 2 leave collision resulting in injury/death that ur involved in b4 cops talk to u & obtain needed info

27
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What should a vehicle emergency kit include?

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Emergency flares, 1st aid & basic tools

28
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If involved in collision that only damages vehicle(s) or other property 1st u must

A

Move off Rd, freeway, shoulder or median to an exit ramp/shoulder, frontage Rd, cross st or other good spot asap

TLDR pull over away from traffic

When anything more urgent dealt w, keep other traffic from getting involved, use flares/warning devices

29
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If involved in a collision harming ppl 1st u must

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Stop @/near collision site. If can move v get it off Rd

When anything more urgent dealt w, keep other traffic from getting involved, use flares/warning devices

DOUBLE CHECK GUIDE IN CASE I COPIED WRONG THING

30
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What precautions should u take to avoid fire & electric hazards @ collision sites?

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Turn off ignition of wrecked vs
Don’t smoke around wrecked vs

If power lines down with wires, stay away

When anything more urgent dealt w, keep other traffic from getting involved, use flares/warning devices

31
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If collision involves u & parked vehicle, what should u do?

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Try 2 find owner
If cant then leave note where it can be seen w ur contact info & date+time of collision

32
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What happens if collision ur involved in results in injury, death or $1,000+ property damage?

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If collision results in injury, death or $1,000+ property damage & a cop doesn’t report it then u must complete Collison Report form within 4 days

33
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If ur car breaks down etc. & U can’t pull over what do?

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  1. Stop where clearly visible, not just over hill or around curve
  2. Place emergency flares 200-300ft behind v. If u don’t have flares stand off the rd & wave traffic around ur v
  3. Lift the hood or tie a white cloth around the antenna, side mirror, car handle etc to signal emergency

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