Alaska Permit Test: Emergencies Practice Questions
Skids, breakdowns, brake failure and what to do after a problem.
Question 1
In a skid, which way should you turn the front wheels?
Correct answer: In the direction of the skid
To recover from a skid: don’t panic, turn the front wheels in the direction of the skid, don’t brake suddenly or overcorrect.
Source: Skids
Question 2
How should you brake on a slippery surface without ABS?
Correct answer: Pump the brakes lightly
Do not lock wheels; pump brakes lightly to slow or stop on a slippery surface (check your manual for ABS).
Source: Skids
Question 3
Where does ice form first and stay longest?
Correct answer: Shaded areas and bridges
Shaded areas, protected areas and bridges become slippery before the rest of the road and stay so longer.
Source: Skids
Question 4
A tire blows out. What should you do first?
Correct answer: Don’t brake; concentrate on steering
For a blowout: don’t apply brakes, concentrate on steering, slow gradually, brake softly, and pull completely off the pavement.
Source: Emergencies & Safety Tips
Question 5
Your accelerator is jammed. What should you try?
Correct answer: Slap the pedal, brake, and shift to neutral
If the accelerator jams: slap the pedal hard with your foot, use brakes, shift to neutral, and concentrate on steering.
Source: Emergencies & Safety Tips
Question 6
Your brakes fail. What does the Alaska manual suggest?
Correct answer: Use the parking brake and shift lower
If brakes fail: use the parking brake, shift to a lower gear, and rub tires on the curb if needed.
Source: Emergencies & Safety Tips
Question 7
A vehicle is coming at you in your lane. What should you do?
Correct answer: Sound horn, brake, steer for shoulder or ditch
If a vehicle approaches in your lane: sound your horn, brake sharply, and steer for the shoulder or ditch.
Source: Emergencies & Safety Tips
Question 8
Your wheels leave the roadway. When should you return to the pavement?
Correct answer: When no cars are near, at slow speed
Stop feeding gas, grip the wheel, brake lightly; return to pavement at slow speed when no cars are nearby.
Source: Emergencies & Safety Tips
Question 9
After driving through deep water, how should you dry your brakes?
Correct answer: Drive slowly in low gear braking lightly
Test brakes lightly after deep water; dry them by driving slowly in low gear while applying the brakes lightly.
Source: Emergencies & Safety Tips
Question 10
Your car is disabled on the highway. What should you do?
Correct answer: Get all four wheels off the road; raise the hood
Move the vehicle so all wheels are off the traveled road if possible, raise the hood or tie a white cloth, and use flashers at night.
Source: Emergencies & Safety Tips
Question 11
How can you fight a vehicle fire if it is safe to do so?
Correct answer: Use an extinguisher or throw dirt or snow
If safe, use a fire extinguisher, water from a ditch, or mud, dirt, dust or snow until it is out or no longer safe.
Source: Emergencies & Safety Tips
Question 12
Your vehicle is stuck on the tracks and the lights start flashing. How long might you have?
Correct answer: As little as 20 seconds
Once warning lights activate, a train may reach the crossing in as little as 20 seconds; get out and run toward the train’s direction, away from the tracks.
Source: Railroad Crossings & ENS
Question 13
Stuck on the tracks with no warning lights yet, whom should you call after getting out?
Correct answer: 911 and the ENS number
Get out, then dial 911 and the ENS number on the crossing post, giving the location and crossing number.
Source: Railroad Crossings & ENS
Question 14
How much moving water can carry away most vehicles?
Correct answer: Two feet
Two feet of moving water can carry away most vehicles; six inches reaches the bottom of most cars.
Source: Flooding
Question 15
You see a flooded road with no other route. What should you do?
Correct answer: Go to higher ground and wait
Do not drive through flooded areas; if there is no other route, proceed to higher ground and wait for the water to subside.