Handling Emergencies

Question 1

How do you drive defensively?

Answer 1

Look for danger, anticipate other drivers, and be cautious when approaching intersections.

Question 2

What should you do if a crash is unavoidable?

Answer 2

Swerve off the road, drive off the road, hit something not moving, hit a vehicle moving in the same direction as you, and/or hit a soft object (e.g. hedge)

Question 3

How do you avoid rear-end collisions?

Answer 3

Keep at least four seconds following distance

Question 4

What should you do if your vehicle breaks down?

Answer 4

Move the vehicle so all four wheels are out of traffic, park where car can be seen 200ft in each direction, turn on hazard lights, get all passengers out on side away from traffic, call 347

Question 5

What should you do if your vehicle approaches your lane?

Answer 5

Sound horn and flash high beams, brake hard, and steer to the side of the road

Question 6

What should you do if your right wheels off pavement?

Answer 6

Take your foot off the gas pedal, hold the wheel firmly and steer in a straight line, break lightly, wait until road is clear

Question 7

What is overcorrection?

Answer 7

Excessive steering in reaction to an event or loss of control of a vehicle

Question 8

What to do if you’re overcorrecting?

Answer 8

Stay calm, hold the wheel firmly, take foot off the gas, steer car where desired, steer car to a safe place and stop

Question 9

What do if skidding or hydroplaning?

Answer 9

Take foot off gas pedal, do not use brakes, turn front tires in the direction you want to go