Emergencies & collisions

1 of 12 · Emergencies & collisions

• A.Ease off the accelerator and look and steer smoothly where you want to go, without brakingAnswer
• B.Brake hard and hold the wheel straight
• C.Steer sharply to the left, away from the skid
• D.Accelerate to pull the vehicle out of the skid

Explanation: In a skid, ease off the accelerator and look and steer smoothly in the direction you want to go — here, to the right. Do not brake; it makes the skid worse. If the rear then swings the other way from overcorrecting, steer smoothly that way until you regain control.

2 of 12 · Emergencies & collisions

• A.Press down hard and hold the pedal until you stop, without pumpingAnswer
• B.Pump the brake pedal quickly
• C.Press gently, then release when you hear noise
• D.Use only the parking brake

Explanation: With ABS, press down hard on the brake pedal and hold it until you stop, and steer where you want to go. Do not pump — that turns the system off. Noise or shudder from the brakes is normal.

3 of 12 · Emergencies & collisions

• A.Pump the brakes hard and fast, and gear down to the lowest gearAnswer
• B.Turn off the ignition right away
• C.Yank the parking brake on as hard as you can
• D.Shift into reverse

Explanation: Pumping the brakes hard and fast may build up enough braking action to stop. Gear down so the engine helps slow you, apply the parking brake gently and gradually, look for an escape route, and warn others with your hazard lights or horn.

4 of 12 · Emergencies & collisions

• A.The steering will lockAnswer
• B.The airbags will go off
• C.The engine will be damaged
• D.The hazard lights will stop working

Explanation: With power or power-assisted steering you can still steer after the engine stops; it just takes more effort. Turning the ignition off would lock the steering. Signal, steer to the edge of the road and turn on your hazard lights.

5 of 12 · Emergencies & collisions

• A.Brake, shift to neutral, and steer to a safe place off the roadAnswer
• B.Reach down with your hand to free the pedal
• C.Turn the engine off and restart it while moving
• D.Shift into reverse

Explanation: Apply the brake, look for an escape path, and shift to neutral to disconnect the engine from the wheels. Once stopped, turn off the engine and call for help. Never reach down with your hand to free the pedal — you could lose control.

6 of 12 · Emergencies & collisions

• A.Grip the wheel firmly, ease off the accelerator and do not brake suddenlyAnswer
• B.Brake hard right away
• C.Let go of the wheel so the vehicle straightens itself
• D.Accelerate to keep the vehicle stable

Explanation: A front blowout pulls the vehicle toward the flat tire. Keep a firm grip, ease off the accelerator and slow down gradually — braking suddenly risks losing steering control. Brake gently once you have slowed, then signal and pull off the road when it is safe.

7 of 12 · Emergencies & collisions

• A.Turn the light switch on and off quicklyAnswer
• B.Keep driving slowly with the parking lights on
• C.Stop immediately in your lane
• D.Follow the tail lights of the vehicle ahead to the next exit

Explanation: Try turning the light switch on and off quickly. If the headlights stay off, turn on the hazard lights, slow down, pull off the road and get help — driving at night without headlights is dangerous and illegal.

8 of 12 · Emergencies & collisions

• A.Look through the gap below the hood or out the side window, take your foot off the accelerator and steer to the side of the roadAnswer
• B.Brake as hard as you can right away
• C.Keep going at the same speed until the next exit
• D.Reach out of the window to push the hood down

Explanation: Do not panic. Look through the crack below the hood or out your open window in the direction you are travelling, take your foot off the accelerator, turn on the hazard lights, pump the brakes to warn drivers behind you, and steer to the side of the road.

9 of 12 · Emergencies & collisions

• A.Brake firmly, steer to strike the animal at an angle, and let up on the brake just before impactAnswer
• B.Slam on the brakes and hold them until you hit it
• C.Swerve sharply into the oncoming lane
• D.Speed up so the animal jumps out of the way

Explanation: If the animal is large and you cannot stop, brake firmly and steer to hit it at an angle. Letting up on the brake just before impact makes the front of the vehicle rise, reducing the chance the animal comes through the windshield.

10 of 12 · Emergencies & collisions

• A.To the rightAnswer
• B.To the left, into the empty oncoming lane
• C.Straight ahead, braking as hard as possible
• D.Whichever way the other driver is looking

Explanation: Avoid a head-on collision at all costs by steering to the side — to the right, not the left, because the oncoming driver may also steer to their right. Slow down as much as possible and use the horn to alert the other driver.

11 of 12 · Emergencies & collisions

• A.Remain at the scene and give all reasonable assistanceAnswer
• B.Leave if your vehicle can still be driven, and report it later
• C.Admit fault so the insurance claim goes faster
• D.Stay only if someone is visibly injured

Explanation: If you are involved in a crash, or other drivers crash because of something you did, you must remain at the scene, give all reasonable assistance (calling emergency services if needed), and exchange information. Avoid discussing who is at fault.

12 of 12 · Emergencies & collisions

• A.Your name and address, the registered owner’s name and address, the licence plate number and insurance informationAnswer
• B.Only your phone number
• C.Nothing — only the police may collect this information
• D.A written statement of who caused the crash

Explanation: You must exchange your name and address, the name and address of the vehicle’s registered owner, the licence plate number and insurance information — and give the same to the police or a witness if asked. Then notify your insurance company right away.