LTO - Exam Reviewer Vehicle Safety and Emergencies Questions and Answers 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What should a driver do immediately if the accelerator pedal gets stuck while driving?
- Immediately turn off the ignition while driving at speed
- Shift to neutral, apply the brakes firmly, and steer to a safe stop area (Correct answer)
- Open the car door to slow down
- Continue driving until the speed decreases naturally
Correct answer: Shift to neutral, apply the brakes firmly, and steer to a safe stop area
Shifting to neutral disconnects engine power; firm brake application slows the vehicle; steering toward a safe area brings it to a controlled stop.
A stuck accelerator is an emergency. Shifting to neutral immediately disconnects engine power from the wheels, allowing the brakes to work effectively. Apply brakes firmly. Steer toward the shoulder or a safe stopping area. Do NOT turn off the engine at speed, as this disables power steering and power brakes.
Question 2: If a tire blows out while driving at highway speed, the immediate correct response is to:
- Brake hard immediately and pull over
- Hold the steering wheel firmly, gradually ease off the accelerator, and steer straight — do NOT brake hard initially (Correct answer)
- Swerve quickly to the shoulder
- Accelerate briefly to maintain control
Correct answer: Hold the steering wheel firmly, gradually ease off the accelerator, and steer straight — do NOT brake hard initially
During a blowout, hard braking can cause loss of control. Grip the wheel firmly, ease off the gas, keep going straight, and let the vehicle slow naturally before gently steering to the shoulder.
A tire blowout at highway speed causes sudden drag on one side. Braking hard or swerving can cause the vehicle to spin or roll. The correct technique is to maintain steering, ease off the accelerator gently, keep the vehicle straight, and let it slow down before gradually steering to the shoulder.
Question 3: What is the correct use of hazard lights (emergency flashers) on a Philippine road?
- To signal a lane change when no turn signal works
- To warn other drivers when the vehicle is stopped in a dangerous location or moving very slowly due to an emergency (Correct answer)
- To greet other drivers as a courtesy on long trips
- To indicate heavy rain even when driving normally
Correct answer: To warn other drivers when the vehicle is stopped in a dangerous location or moving very slowly due to an emergency
Hazard lights are for genuine emergencies — a disabled vehicle, extremely slow speed due to emergency, or warning others of a hazard.
Hazard lights (four-way flashers) signal an emergency or extremely unusual condition. They are properly used when: a vehicle is stopped on a road shoulder, moving at very slow speed due to mechanical problems, or as a warning in crash scenes. Using hazard lights while driving normally in rain is inappropriate and confusing to other drivers.
Question 4: What is the first priority when responding to a traffic accident involving injuries as the first driver on the scene?
- Take photos for insurance purposes
- Call for emergency help (911) and provide basic first aid if qualified (Correct answer)
- Move all injured persons away from the vehicles immediately
- Direct traffic around the scene
Correct answer: Call for emergency help (911) and provide basic first aid if qualified
Calling for emergency help and providing first aid within your ability is the first priority — getting professional medical response started as quickly as possible.
The first action at an accident scene is to call 911 to get professional help en route. If trained in first aid, provide care while waiting — maintaining airway, controlling bleeding, and keeping victims calm. Moving injured persons without medical training can worsen spinal injuries.
Question 5: A vehicle's brakes fade during a long downhill descent. The best action to prevent complete brake failure is to:
- Continuously apply the brakes fully throughout the descent
- Use engine braking by downshifting to a lower gear before and during the descent (Correct answer)
- Turn off the engine to reduce speed naturally
- Apply the parking brake fully at the steepest point
Correct answer: Use engine braking by downshifting to a lower gear before and during the descent
Engine braking through downshifting reduces the load on the service brakes, preventing brake fade during long descents.
Continuous application of brakes on long descents causes brake fade — the brakes overheat and lose effectiveness. Engine braking by downshifting shares the work and keeps brake temperatures manageable. Drivers of heavy vehicles must use this technique and check brakes before descending steep grades.
Question 6: When driving through a tunnel in the Philippines, a driver should:
- Turn off headlights to conserve battery
- Turn on headlights, maintain speed, and stay in lane (Correct answer)
- Accelerate to pass through quickly
- Sound the horn regularly to warn other drivers
Correct answer: Turn on headlights, maintain speed, and stay in lane
In tunnels, headlights are mandatory, lane discipline must be maintained, and speed should be consistent with posted limits.
Philippine traffic regulations require headlights in tunnels to ensure visibility. Drivers should maintain posted speed limits, keep within their lane, avoid sudden acceleration or braking, and not use the horn except in genuine emergencies.
LTO - Exam Reviewer Vehicle Safety and Emergencies Questions and Answers 2
What should a driver do immediately if the accelerator pedal gets stuck while driving?