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Illinois Permit Test: Emergencies Practice Questions
Skids, breakdowns, brake failure and what to do after a problem.
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Question 1
Your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks. What should everyone do?
Stay in the car with belts on
Run away from the train along the tracks
Try to push the car off first
Get out, call 911, and move away at a 45-degree angle toward the train
Correct answer: Get out, call 911, and move away at a 45-degree angle toward the train
Everyone should get out immediately, call 911 and move away from the tracks at a 45-degree angle in the direction of the train to avoid debris.
Source: Chapter 4: Traffic Laws – Special Stops: Railroad Crossing
Question 2
Your vehicle starts to skid. What does the Illinois manual say to do?
Accelerate
Ease off the gas or brakes and steer in the direction of the skid
Steer opposite the skid
Brake hard
Correct answer: Ease off the gas or brakes and steer in the direction of the skid
Ease off the gas or brakes, steer into the direction of the skid until traction returns, then straighten.
Source: Chapter 11: Safe Driving Tips
Question 3
Your wheels drift off the pavement onto the shoulder. What should you do?
Brake hard
Grip firmly, ease off the gas, brake gently, then steer back
Jerk the wheel back
Speed up
Correct answer: Grip firmly, ease off the gas, brake gently, then steer back
Grip the wheel, ease off the gas, brake gently, check traffic behind, and gently steer back—don't jerk the wheel.
Source: Chapter 11: Safe Driving Tips
Question 4
Power lines fall on your car and fire forces you out. How should you leave?
Step out normally and run
Climb onto the roof
Crawl out slowly
Jump clear without touching car and ground together, then hop or shuffle 50 feet away
Correct answer: Jump clear without touching car and ground together, then hop or shuffle 50 feet away
Jump clear so no part of you touches the vehicle and ground at once, land on both feet, and hop or shuffle about 50 feet away.
Source: Chapter 11: Safe Driving Tips
Question 5
Your car goes into water and doesn't sink right away. What should you do?
Wait for rescuers inside
Escape through a window
Open the door immediately
Call 911 before moving
Correct answer: Escape through a window
Try to escape through a window, since water pressure may keep the doors from opening; if it sinks, move to the back for an air pocket.
Source: Chapter 11: Safe Driving Tips
Question 6
A tire blows out. What should you do?
Ease off the gas, grip the wheel, and pull off safely without braking suddenly
Brake hard right away
Shift into reverse
Turn sharply to the shoulder
Correct answer: Ease off the gas, grip the wheel, and pull off safely without braking suddenly
Ease off the gas, keep a firm grip, pull safely off the road and check the tires; do not brake suddenly.
Source: Chapter 11: Safe Driving Tips – Equipment Failure
Question 7
Your steering suddenly fails and your car has power steering. Should you turn off the ignition?
Yes, immediately
Yes, turn it off immediately and then brake hard
Only on a hill
No, you would lose steering ability
Correct answer: No, you would lose steering ability
Ease off the gas, use flashers and brake very gently; don't turn off the ignition or you lose power steering or the ability to steer.
Source: Chapter 11: Safe Driving Tips – Equipment Failure
Question 8
Your brake pedal suddenly sinks to the floor. What should you do first?
Turn off the engine
Pump it to build pressure
Open the door
Shift into park right away to lock the wheels
Correct answer: Pump it to build pressure
Pump the brake pedal; if that fails use the parking brake, and shift to a lower gear to slow.
Source: Chapter 11: Safe Driving Tips – Equipment Failure
Question 9
Your gas pedal sticks and you can't free it with your toe. What next?
Pull the parking brake hard and steer off the road
Shift to neutral and brake gently
Pump the gas pedal
Turn the key off at once
Correct answer: Shift to neutral and brake gently
Hook your toe under the pedal; if it won't free, shift into neutral and brake gently.
Source: Chapter 11: Safe Driving Tips – Equipment Failure
Question 10
A vehicle approaches head-on in your lane. What should you do?
Stop in your lane
Speed up
Slow down, pull to the right, and sound the horn
Swerve into the left lane
Correct answer: Slow down, pull to the right, and sound the horn
Slow down, pull over to the right and sound your horn.
Source: Chapter 11: Safe Driving Tips
Question 11
Smoke appears from your vehicle. What should you do?
Open the hood to fight the fire
Keep driving to a station
Pull off, turn off the engine, move away and call 911
Pour water on the engine
Correct answer: Pull off, turn off the engine, move away and call 911
Pull off, turn off the engine, move away from the vehicle and call 911; don't fight the fire yourself.
Source: Chapter 11: Safe Driving Tips
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