Driver Licensing Road Emergencies and Special Conditions 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What should you do immediately if your vehicle catches fire while driving?
- Open the hood quickly to check the fire
- Pull over immediately, turn off the engine, exit the vehicle, and move far away (Correct answer)
- Drive to the nearest fire station
- Use the car's extinguisher from inside the vehicle
Correct answer: Pull over immediately, turn off the engine, exit the vehicle, and move far away
If a vehicle fire occurs, immediately pull over, shut off the engine, get all occupants out, move at least 100 feet away, and call 911.
Question 2: What is the correct action when your vehicle becomes stuck on railroad tracks?
- Stay in the vehicle and call for help
- Exit the vehicle immediately, move away at an angle in the direction the train is coming from (Correct answer)
- Attempt to rock the vehicle free
- Sound the horn to warn the train
Correct answer: Exit the vehicle immediately, move away at an angle in the direction the train is coming from
Exit immediately and run at an angle away from the tracks in the direction a train is coming — moving diagonally minimizes risk from debris after impact.
Question 3: How should you drive on an icy road?
- Apply the gas and brakes firmly as needed
- Use gentle, gradual steering, braking, and acceleration to maintain traction (Correct answer)
- Drive faster to get off the icy surface sooner
- Keep the car in a high gear to reduce engine braking
Correct answer: Use gentle, gradual steering, braking, and acceleration to maintain traction
On ice, all inputs must be slow and gentle — sudden steering, braking, or acceleration breaks traction and can cause skids.
Question 4: What is the 'Move Over' law in the US?
- A rule requiring you to change lanes when merging traffic is present
- A law requiring drivers to move over a lane or slow down when passing stopped emergency or service vehicles (Correct answer)
- A regulation about overtaking on two-lane roads
- A requirement to yield to school buses
Correct answer: A law requiring drivers to move over a lane or slow down when passing stopped emergency or service vehicles
All 50 US states have Move Over laws requiring drivers to move over a lane or, if not possible, slow significantly when passing stopped emergency, law enforcement, or road service vehicles.
Question 5: If your vehicle breaks down on a highway, what is the first thing you should do?
- Stand behind your vehicle to direct traffic
- Move the vehicle to the right shoulder as far as possible and turn on hazard lights (Correct answer)
- Immediately call 911 before moving the car
- Raise the hood and wait in the driver's seat
Correct answer: Move the vehicle to the right shoulder as far as possible and turn on hazard lights
Move the vehicle fully off the roadway onto the right shoulder, activate hazard lights, and stay away from moving traffic while awaiting help.
Question 6: What is the danger of driving in another vehicle's blind spot on a highway?
- You use more fuel by drafting the other vehicle
- The driver of that vehicle cannot see you and may change lanes into you (Correct answer)
- Your cruise control may malfunction
- Your mirrors become ineffective
Correct answer: The driver of that vehicle cannot see you and may change lanes into you
Every vehicle has blind spots alongside it — if you drive there, the other driver cannot see you in their mirrors and may change lanes into your vehicle.
Driver Licensing Road Emergencies and Special Conditions 1
What should you do immediately if your vehicle catches fire while driving?