California Permit Test: Emergencies Practice Questions

Correct answer: Hold the wheel firmly and gradually release the accelerator

Do not panic or brake hard. Grip the wheel, keep your speed if safe, ease off the accelerator, steer to stabilize, and then pull off when safe.

Source: Section 8: Safe Driving – Know How to Handle Emergencies

Correct answer: Ease off the gas, brake gently, check traffic, then steer back

Turning the wheel too sharply could send you into oncoming traffic. Slow down gently, check behind you, and steer back carefully.

Source: Section 8: Safe Driving – Know How to Handle Emergencies

Correct answer: Pull onto the right shoulder, exit right, and call 511

Pull over to the right shoulder, get out on the side away from traffic if necessary, call 511 or use a call box, then wait in the vehicle with your seat belt on.

Source: Section 8: Safe Driving – Know How to Handle Emergencies

Correct answer: Get out and move diagonally away, toward the train, then call 911

Leave the vehicle right away and move diagonally away from the tracks toward the approaching train, so you avoid flying debris, then call 911.

Source: Section 8: Safe Driving – Disabled Vehicles on Railroad Tracks

Correct answer: Get out, call the number posted at the crossing, then call 911

Exit the vehicle, call the emergency number on the crossing post or control box, give the crossing number, report the vehicle on the tracks, then call 911.

Source: Section 8: Safe Driving – Disabled Vehicles on Railroad Tracks

Correct answer: Stay stopped until the red lights stop flashing

Do not cross while the red lights are flashing, even if the gate goes up; another train may be coming.

Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road – Near Railroad or Light Rail Tracks

Correct answer: At least 15 feet

When crossing devices or a person warn that a train is coming, stop at least 15 feet from the nearest track.

Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road – Near Railroad or Light Rail Tracks

Correct answer: Call the posted railroad emergency number or 911

Never go around or under lowered gates. If no train comes, call the railroad emergency number posted at the crossing or 911.

Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road – Near Railroad or Light Rail Tracks

Correct answer: Turn on your flashers or tap the brake three or four times

Warn following drivers by turning on your flashers, lightly tapping the brake pedal three or four times, or using a hand signal when slowing.

Source: Section 5: An Introduction to Driving – Using Your Emergency Flashers

Correct answer: Just over a hill or around a curve

Do not stop just over a hill or around a curve, where other drivers may not see you in time.

Source: Section 5: An Introduction to Driving – Using Your Emergency Flashers

Correct answer: Use your flashers, match its speed, and do not pass

During a traffic break, warn others with your flashers, slowly match the officer's speed, keep a safe distance, and do not pass until the lights go off.

Source: Section 8: Safe Driving – Law Enforcement Traffic Breaks

Correct answer: Test your brakes to make sure they work

After driving through water, test your brakes to confirm they work correctly.

Source: Section 8: Safe Driving – Flooded Roads

Correct answer: Pump the brake pedal quickly

If the brake pedal sinks to the floor, quickly pump it; if that fails, downshift and then try the emergency (parking) brake.

Source: Section 8: Safe Driving – Skids

Correct answer: Watch the temperature gauge and turn off the A/C

In extreme heat, watch the temperature gauge, avoid long high-speed driving, and turn off the air conditioner.

Source: Section 8: Safe Driving – Overheating Conditions