Topic 8 · 105 questions
Emergencies and Unforeseen Situations
- Why should you NOT pump ABS brakes?
- During a traffic stop, passengers should:
- If arrested or asked to exit your car during a stop, you should:
- If your car overheats, you should NOT:
- What is the best way to help an injured person after a crash if you are NOT trained in first aid?
- If you have a minor crash but vehicles are drivable, you should:
- During a front-wheel (understeer) skid, you should:
- If you see a tornado and cannot avoid it, you should:
- If you have flares or reflective triangles after a breakdown, you should:
- If you are caught in a skidding situation, you should avoid:
- What should you do if your car floats after entering water?
- If your car has ABS and you need to stop quickly, you should:
- If you see flashing police lights behind you, you should:
- If you delay reporting a crash to your insurance:
- If your windshield wipers fail during heavy rain, you should:
- If your vehicle breaks down on the freeway, you should:
- If your accelerator sticks, the safest first step is:
- If a vehicle fire is under the hood, you should NOT:
- Cognitive disorders such as dementia, a seizure disorder or Parkinson's disease:
- What is the best place to keep your vehicle registration and insurance card?
- Signing a citation given by police means:
- A license restriction placed by the DMV must be:
- After a crash, a police report:
- If your vehicle catches fire, you should:
- Why should you not open the radiator cap when the engine is hot?
- What should you do if you must get out of your car on a busy highway?
- How should you recover from a rear-wheel (oversteer) skid?
- If an earthquake occurs while driving, you should:
- Why is it important to stay calm in an emergency?
- Why should you not stand in the lanes after a collision?
- It is illegal to leave children or pets in a hot car because:
- Under California law, a 'pedestrian' includes:
- If your steering becomes heavy, you should suspect:
- When must you file an accident report with the DMV?
- Why is it important to take photos after a crash?
- After leaving the scene of a collision, you should:
- How can you warn oncoming traffic after a breakdown at night?
- If the officer who arrives at your crash gives you a police report number, you should:
- In a severe dust storm, why should you turn off all lights after pulling over?
- Your vehicle stalls on a train track but no train is coming and no lights are flashing. You should:
- What should you do if you must leave the scene of an accident to get help for someone injured?
- During a dust storm with zero visibility, you should:
- A driver required to use hand controls has:
- When exchanging information after a collision, you must provide:
- If you lose all steering control, you should:
- 'Yield' means:
- When should you call 911 after a collision?
- What should you NOT do if your vehicle is on fire?
- What should you do after receiving a citation from an officer?
- When your tire blows out while driving, you should:
- The DMV may suspend or revoke a driving privilege immediately when:
- What must you do if police do not come to the scene of an injury accident?
- If you begin feeling pain hours after a crash, what should you do?
- What is the safest way to turn off a modern car with a push-button start in an emergency?
- If your brakes fail, you should first:
- If your car goes into water, what is the best way to escape?
- If your engine begins to overheat, you should:
- When using hazard lights after an incident, what is their main purpose?
- If you are worried about your own driving, the handbook suggests:
- If the road is hazardous due to weather, your best approach is to:
- Why is it important not to admit blame at the scene of a collision?
- When taking notes after a crash, you should NOT include:
- If your car does not have ABS and you need to stop quickly, you should:
- If you encounter flooding on the road, you should:
- If you notice fuel leaking after a crash, you should:
- Who can refer a driver to the DMV for reexamination?
- If a collision causes only minor damage and no injuries, what is your reporting obligation?
- When pulled over by law enforcement, you should:
- How should you act around an injured person after a crash?
- If you have a legal firearm in the car during a stop, you should:
- If you are unsure a car pulling you over is a real police vehicle, you should:
- In which situation should you get out of your car on a highway?
- If stopped by police at night, what should you do for safety?
- If your brakes fail on a mountain downgrade, what should you use if available?
- Vulnerable road users (VRUs) are:
- If you need to change a tire on a busy road, you should:
- How soon must you report an accident to law enforcement if injuries occurred but police did not respond?
- As part of a reexamination, the DMV may:
- What should you do if you witness a hit-and-run and are involved?
- What is the first thing you should do if you are involved in a collision?
- When your car is blocking a lane after a breakdown, you should:
- In heavy wildfire smoke, you should:
- Your vehicle stalls on a train track, a train is coming and the warning lights are flashing. You should:
- You must file a DMV SR-1 form within 10 days if:
- If caught in heavy fog while driving, the best action is:
- If the other party in a crash refuses to exchange information, you should:
- If you witness another driver texting and causing a crash, what should you do?
- When your car is stalled at night on the shoulder, what should you do?
- Are there specific license restrictions for senior drivers?
- A BAC of 0.10% means:
- When experiencing total brake failure, you can slow the car by:
- Failure to stop and fulfill duties after a collision can result in:
- Restrictions the DMV can place on a driver's license include:
- If you start to skid on a slick surface, the first thing to do is:
- If you see warning signs for an avalanche or rockslide, you should:
- If your headlights fail at night, you should:
- The DMV can reexamine a driver's ability to drive safely based on:
- In a skidding situation, when do you steer toward the direction of the skid?
- When reaching for documents during a traffic stop, you should:
- You receive a Notice of Priority Reexamination with the top box checked. You have:
- If a witness saw your crash, you should:
- If you are pulled over on a freeway at night, you should:
- What number do you call for Freeway Service Patrol information and assistance?
- If your car breaks down on a highway, you should:
- If you disagree with a traffic ticket, you should: