South Carolina Permit Test: Emergencies Practice Questions

Correct answer: Slow down on wet roads

The best way to avoid traction loss from hydroplaning is to slow down in the rain or on roads with pooled water.

Source: Section 8: Safe Driving Tips – Speed Management

Correct answer: Two feet

Six inches of water reaches the bottom of most cars, and two feet of moving water can carry away most vehicles.

Source: Section 8: Safe Driving Tips – Speed Management

Correct answer: Press hard and hold steady pressure

Press the pedal as hard as you can and keep constant pressure; pumping deactivates ABS. You can still steer.

Source: Section 9: Emergency Situations and Avoiding Collisions – Emergencies and Avoiding Collisions

Correct answer: It is normal

A vibrating pedal and clicking noise are normal when ABS works.

Source: Section 9: Emergency Situations and Avoiding Collisions – Emergencies and Avoiding Collisions

Correct answer: When a car is about to hit you from behind or the side

It may be necessary to accelerate when another vehicle is about to hit you from behind or the side.

Source: Section 9: Emergency Situations and Avoiding Collisions – Emergencies and Avoiding Collisions

Correct answer: Ease off the pedals and steer where you want to go

Release pressure from the brake or accelerator, look where you want to go and steer that way.

Source: Section 9: Emergency Situations and Avoiding Collisions – Emergencies and Avoiding Collisions

Correct answer: Slow gradually, then steer gently back

Avoid panic steering; slow down gradually when safe and steer gently back onto the pavement.

Source: Section 9: Emergency Situations and Avoiding Collisions – Emergencies and Avoiding Collisions

Correct answer: Apply the parking brake slowly

Use the parking brake slowly so you don't lock the rear wheels; if it doesn't work, turn off the engine and find a safe place to stop.

Source: Section 9: Emergency Situations and Avoiding Collisions – Vehicle Malfunctions

Correct answer: Grip the wheel, go straight, ease off the gas

Grip the wheel firmly, keep straight, take your foot off the gas, and don't brake; let the car slow on its own.

Source: Section 9: Emergency Situations and Avoiding Collisions – Vehicle Malfunctions

Correct answer: Sharply toward the blowout side

A front blowout pulls the vehicle sharply toward the blowout; a rear blowout makes it wobble and shake.

Source: Section 9: Emergency Situations and Avoiding Collisions – Vehicle Malfunctions

Correct answer: Steering gets hard but still works

Keep a strong grip; the wheel may be hard to turn but can still be turned. Brake with steady pressure and pull off.

Source: Section 9: Emergency Situations and Avoiding Collisions – Vehicle Malfunctions

Correct answer: Turn off the engine

Turn off the engine, shift to neutral, look for an escape path, then steer smoothly, brake gently and pull off.

Source: Section 9: Emergency Situations and Avoiding Collisions – Vehicle Malfunctions

Correct answer: About 200 to 300 feet behind the vehicle

Get off the road if possible, turn on flashers, and place flares about 200 to 300 feet behind the vehicle.

Source: Section 9: Emergency Situations and Avoiding Collisions – Vehicle Malfunctions

Correct answer: Pull over to the edge of the road

Yield to an emergency vehicle with lights and siren on by pulling over to the edge of the road; avoid blocking intersections.

Source: Section 10: Sharing the Road – Emergency Vehicles

Correct answer: Bridges and overpasses

Bridges, overpasses and infrequently traveled roads tend to freeze first.

Source: Section 11: Special Driving Situations – Winter Driving Techniques