Handling Emergencies

Question 1

Overcorrection

Answer 1

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

Question 2

right wheels off pavement

Answer 2

1. Take your foot off the gas pedal.
2. Hold the wheel firmly and steer in a straight line.
3. Brake lightly.
4. Wait until the road is clear. Turn back on the pavement at slow speed (signal your intention).

Question 3

What to do with overcorrection

Answer 3

• hold wheel firm
• take foot off gas, dont slam on brakes
• steer where desired

Question 4

Skidding/Hydroplaning

Answer 4

• take foot off gas
• dont use brakes if possible
• steer in the direction of the skid

Question 5

4-wheel ABS

Answer 5

Brake and steer: push the brake pedal down hard, hold it down firmly and steer in the direction you want the car to go

Question 6

Rear-wheel ABS (only on some light trucks) prevents….

Answer 6

rear wheels from locking up so back of vehicle doesnt skid

Question 7

Brake failure

Answer 7

• Pump brakes if you dont have ABS
• Shift to low gear, use parking brake
• pull off into a open space

Question 8

Wet brakes

Answer 8

Test brakes lightly, dry brakes

Question 9

What happens when you turn off the engine?

Answer 9

You lose the ability to steer

Question 10

Jammed gas pedal

Answer 10

• Keep your eyes on the road.
• Quickly shift to neutral.
• Pull off the road when safe to do so.
• Turn off the engine
• Dont shut off engine unless 1 and 2 dont work

Question 11

Tire blowout

Answer 11

• remove foot from gas, do not use brake

- hold steering wheel firmly and keep vehicle straight (car will veer if you dont)

Question 12

Fire

Answer 12

• exit vehicle, call 911
• extingush or run away
• never apply water to a gas or diesel fire

Question 13

Stalled on RR tracks

Answer 13

• get everyone out and away from the car

- run at a 45 degree angle twoards the train

Question 14

Min time it takes for the train to reach the grade after the warning lights begin to flash

Answer 14

20 seconds

Question 15

ENS

Answer 15

Emergency Notification System

Question 16

Emergency Notification System

Answer 16

• blue sign at every highway rail grade crossing

- call if theres a problem at the crossing or if something is blocking the tracks

Question 17

Submerged vehicle

Answer 17

• get out immediately
• roll down windows before car sinks
• if you cant roll the window down, break it

Question 18

How long will a vehicle float on the surface for?

Answer 18

30-60 seconds