Wisconsin Permit Test: Emergencies Practice Questions

Correct answer: Pump the brake pedal several times

If brakes fail, pump the pedal, then use the parking brake (releasing it if you skid), and look for a safe place to stop.

Source: Section 8: Handling Emergencies – C. Roadside Emergencies

Correct answer: Release the parking brake

If you start to skid while using the parking brake, take it off.

Source: Section 8: Handling Emergencies – C. Roadside Emergencies

Correct answer: Hold the wheel straight and ease off the gas

Hold the steering wheel to keep going straight, lift off the gas, slow gradually, and pull off when safe.

Source: Section 8: Handling Emergencies – C. Roadside Emergencies

Correct answer: Steering will be hard; keep the key on and pull over safely

If the engine stops, hold the wheel, keep the key on, and pull over when safe; the steering will be hard to turn.

Source: Section 8: Handling Emergencies – C. Roadside Emergencies

Correct answer: Try the headlight switch and turn on your flashers

Try the headlight switch, turn on flashers (and low lights if available), and pull off the road when safe.

Source: Section 8: Handling Emergencies – C. Roadside Emergencies

Correct answer: Shift to neutral, pull off safely, then turn off the engine

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

Source: Section 8: Handling Emergencies – C. Roadside Emergencies

Correct answer: Apply firm, continuous pressure

With ABS, press the brake firmly and continuously until you stop or the danger passes; ABS keeps the wheels from locking.

Source: Section 8: Handling Emergencies – A. Avoiding Crashes

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

Speeding up can help when a vehicle is about to hit you from the side or behind; slow down once the danger passes.

Source: Section 8: Handling Emergencies – A. Avoiding Crashes

Correct answer: Steering into the oncoming lane

Grip the wheel with both hands and steer where you want to go, but never into oncoming traffic; some drivers avoid one crash only to cause another.

Source: Section 8: Handling Emergencies – A. Avoiding Crashes

Correct answer: Tap your brake pedal three or four times

Warn following drivers by tapping your brake pedal three or four times.

Source: Section 8: Handling Emergencies – A. Avoiding Crashes

Correct answer: Stay inside, belt on, hands on top of the wheel

Pull to the right, park, turn off the car and radio, stay inside with your belt on, roll down the window and keep your hands visible on the wheel.

Source: Section 6: Driving Situations – D. Traffic Stops

Correct answer: Stay calm and don't argue; raise it in court

Do not argue if given a ticket; you will have an opportunity to express concerns in front of a judge or court.

Source: Section 6: Driving Situations – D. Traffic Stops

Correct answer: To the right-hand side of the road

When you see emergency lights flashing behind you, pull off to the right-hand side of the road.

Source: Section 6: Driving Situations – D. Traffic Stops

Correct answer: Do not cut into or interfere with the line

Do not cut into or interfere with a funeral procession; vehicles in it have their headlights on and the lead vehicle obeys signals.

Source: Section 6: Driving Situations – F. Funeral Processions

Correct answer: You may keep it; call police so they can tag it

If you hit a deer you can keep it; call police so they can tag it, or tell them where it is if you don't want it.

Source: Section 6: Driving Situations – E. Watch for Deer