New York Permit Test: Emergencies Practice Questions

Correct answer: Do not panic

The most important rule in any emergency is not to panic; you usually have a second or two to think.

Source: Chapter 10: Special Driving Conditions – Driving Emergencies

Correct answer: Hold the wheel firmly and ease off the gas; don't brake until in control

Hold the steering wheel tightly, slowly take your foot off the gas, and do not brake until the vehicle is under control.

Source: Chapter 10: Special Driving Conditions – Driving Emergencies

Correct answer: Pump the brake pedal to build pressure

Pump the pedal; if that fails, apply the parking brake gradually and shift to a lower gear.

Source: Chapter 10: Special Driving Conditions – Driving Emergencies

Correct answer: Ease off the gas, turn on flashers and avoid braking while safe

Slowly release the gas, turn on emergency lights and keep off the brake while safe; as you slow, brake very carefully.

Source: Chapter 10: Special Driving Conditions – Driving Emergencies

Correct answer: Shift into neutral and brake, then get off the road

Shift to neutral and use the brake; don't turn off the ignition, which could lock the steering.

Source: Chapter 10: Special Driving Conditions – Driving Emergencies

Correct answer: Ease off the gas, brake gently, then steer back when slowed

Don't swerve back; ease off the gas, brake gently, and turn back onto the pavement after slowing and checking traffic.

Source: Chapter 10: Special Driving Conditions – Driving Emergencies

Correct answer: Slow down, pull right and sound your horn

Slow down, move right and honk; don't turn left, since the other driver may swerve back into that lane.

Source: Chapter 10: Special Driving Conditions – Driving Emergencies

Correct answer: Unbuckle and get out through a window

Release your seat belt and escape through a window; opening a door lets water rush in and can roll the car.

Source: Chapter 10: Special Driving Conditions – Driving Emergencies

Correct answer: Pull off, turn off the ignition, get away and call the fire department

Park off the road, turn off the ignition, get away from the car and call the fire department; don't fight the fire yourself.

Source: Chapter 10: Special Driving Conditions – Driving Emergencies

Correct answer: Look out the side window, turn on flashers and pull off

Open the side window to see, turn on emergency lights and carefully pull off the road.

Source: Chapter 10: Special Driving Conditions – Driving Emergencies

Correct answer: Your flashers, parking lights and turn signals

Try the emergency lights, parking lights and signals—they may still give enough light to leave the road safely.

Source: Chapter 10: Special Driving Conditions – Driving Emergencies

Correct answer: Left

Steer in the direction the vehicle is trying to go: if the rear slides left, steer left.

Source: Chapter 10: Special Driving Conditions – How to Drive in Winter

Correct answer: Keep firm, even pressure on the pedal

With ABS, keep even pressure on the brake pedal; pump carefully only if you do not have ABS.

Source: Chapter 10: Special Driving Conditions – How to Drive in Winter

Correct answer: Ease off the gas and shift to neutral, without steering right away

Take your foot off the gas and shift to neutral; don't steer immediately—traction returns as the wheels slow the car.

Source: Chapter 10: Special Driving Conditions – How to Drive in Winter

Correct answer: Get everyone out and away from the tracks

Get everyone out, move away from the tracks, then call the number on the Emergency Notification System sign.

Source: Chapter 10: Special Driving Conditions – Railroad Crossings