Washington Permit Test: Emergencies Practice Questions

Correct answer: Pull to the right side of the road and stop

Emergency vehicles using lights or sirens always have the right-of-way. Immediately pull to the right side of the road and stop until it passes.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.9 Sharing With Emergency Vehicles

Correct answer: Signal and re-enter in the order they were traveling before

Wait until the emergency vehicle has passed before signaling and re-entering traffic, in the order you were traveling before.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.9 Sharing With Emergency Vehicles

Correct answer: Tow trucks, garbage trucks and utility vehicles

Roadside response vehicles include tow trucks, solid waste trucks, incident response, highway maintenance, utility vehicles, law enforcement, fire trucks and ambulances.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.17 Zones

Correct answer: 200 to 300 feet

Warn other road users by placing emergency flares 200 to 300 feet behind the vehicle, and turn on your flashers and headlights.

Source: Chapter 5: Risks – 5.7 Vehicle Failures

Correct answer: Grip the wheel firmly and slow down gradually

Grip the steering wheel firmly, keep the vehicle straight and slow gradually by taking your foot off the accelerator. Don't brake, or brake gently if needed.

Source: Chapter 5: Risks – 5.7 Vehicle Failures

Correct answer: Shift to neutral and pull off the road when safe

Keep your eyes on the road, quickly shift to neutral, pull off the road when safe, and turn off the engine.

Source: Chapter 5: Risks – 5.7 Vehicle Failures

Correct answer: Steering may be hard, but you can still turn the wheel

If the engine shuts off, keep a strong grip; the wheel may be hard to turn, but you can turn it. Brake with steady pressure and pull off the roadway.

Source: Chapter 5: Risks – 5.7 Vehicle Failures

Correct answer: Turn on hazard lights, turn signals or fog lights

If your headlights go out, put on your hazard lights, turn signals or fog lights if you have them, and pull off the road as soon as possible.

Source: Chapter 5: Risks – 5.7 Vehicle Failures

Correct answer: In the same direction the vehicle is moving

In a skid, take your foot off the accelerator, press or pump the brakes as appropriate, and steer in the same direction your vehicle is moving.

Source: Chapter 5: Risks – 5.6 Road and Driving Conditions

Correct answer: Ease off the gas and keep the wheel steady

If you hydroplane, take your foot off the accelerator, gently press the brakes, keep the steering wheel steady and look where you want to go.

Source: Chapter 5: Risks – 5.6 Road and Driving Conditions

Correct answer: Get everyone out immediately

If your vehicle gets stuck at a crossing, get everyone out immediately. Then call the number on the blue and white Emergency Notification System sign, or 911.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.7 Sharing the Road With Trains

Correct answer: The number on the blue and white emergency sign

Call the number on the blue and white Emergency Notification System sign and give the crossing ID number. If there is no sign, dial 911.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.7 Sharing the Road With Trains

Correct answer: Stay inside and call 911

If power lines fall on your vehicle, stay inside and call 911. The ground around the vehicle may be energized; keep others at least 35 feet away.

Source: Chapter 5: Risks – 5.9 Collisions

Correct answer: Jump clear with both feet together, then shuffle away

Jump clear without touching the vehicle, landing with both feet together, then shuffle 35 feet away to avoid electric shock.

Source: Chapter 5: Risks – 5.9 Collisions

Correct answer: Don't give them anything to drink, not even water

Call 911, don't move injured people unless they are in immediate danger, don't give them anything to drink, and keep them warm to help prevent shock.

Source: Chapter 5: Risks – 5.9 Collisions