Emergencies Flashcards
Brake failure
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
Tire blowout
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
What should u do/what happens in case of power failure (engine stalling)?
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
Headlight failure
Try headlight switch a few times
If doesn’t work, use emergency flashers, turn signals or fog lights
Pull over asap
What should u do if ur gas pedal sticks (motor going faster & faster)?
Keep eyes on the Rd
Quickly shift 2 neutral
Pull over
Turn off engine
If about to collide, what can u do 2 avoid it?
Stop, turn or speed up depending on situation
How do you STOP quickly to avoid crashing WITH antilock braking system?
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
How do u TURN quickly to avoid crashing WITH ABS?
W antilock braking system(ABS) u can turn w/o braking/skidding. V helpful if u wanna turn & stop/slow
When/how should u speed up to avoid crashing?
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
How should you deal with skidding?
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
What’s #1 important way 2 reduce risk of death & injury in collisions?
Seatbelt
If u can’t avoid being hit from rear, how should u protect urself?
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
If u can’t avoid being hit from the side, how should u protect urself?
Body thrown towards side ur hit from, air bags r no help & seatbelt needed
Get ready 2 steer/brake 2 prevent hitting smth else
If u can’t avoid being hit from the front, how should u protect urself?
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
If u see a collision ur not involved in
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
What do if someone is injured
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
Reporting the collision how
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
Emergency Notification System (ENS)
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
What’s the 1st thing u should do if ur brakes fail?
Pump brake several times 2 try 2 build pressure
What should u do if brakes fail & pumping them doesn’t work?
Use parking brake
Apply slowly to avoid locking rear wheels
Be ready 2 release brake if v skids
What should u do if brakes fail & pumping them & parking brakes dont work?
Start shifting to lower gears & find safe place off rd 2 slow 2 stop
How do u stop quickly to avoid crashing without antilock braking system (ABS)?
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
How do u turn quickly 2 avoid crashing withOUT antilock braking system?
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
What should u keep in mind regarding turning to avoid crashes and your options to avoid crashes?
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
What’s skidding usually caused by?
Going 2 fast 4 conditions
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?
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
What should a vehicle emergency kit include?
Emergency flares, 1st aid & basic tools
If involved in collision that only damages vehicle(s) or other property 1st u must
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
If involved in a collision harming ppl 1st u must
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
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What precautions should u take to avoid fire & electric hazards @ collision sites?
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
If collision involves u & parked vehicle, what should u do?
Try 2 find owner
If cant then leave note where it can be seen w ur contact info & date+time of collision
What happens if collision ur involved in results in injury, death or $1,000+ property damage?
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
If ur car breaks down etc. & U can’t pull over what do?
- Stop where clearly visible, not just over hill or around curve
- Place emergency flares 200-300ft behind v. If u don’t have flares stand off the rd & wave traffic around ur v
- Lift the hood or tie a white cloth around the antenna, side mirror, car handle etc to signal emergency
