Special Driving Conditions and Emergency Procedures Flashcards
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What should you do if your vehicle's brakes suddenly fail while driving?
Answer: Pump the brakes, downshift to a lower gear, and use the parking brake gradually
Pumping the brakes may restore some pressure, downshifting uses engine braking, and the parking brake applied gradually can slow the vehicle safely.
What is the correct response to a tire blowout while driving?
Answer: Grip the steering wheel firmly, ease off the accelerator, and steer straight
A firm grip maintains control, releasing the accelerator lets the vehicle slow gradually, and steering straight prevents a spin.
What is black ice and when is it most likely to form?
Answer: A thin transparent layer of ice that often forms overnight or early morning near the freezing point
Black ice is nearly invisible because it is a thin transparent glaze that forms when temperatures dip near freezing, typically overnight or at dawn.
What is hydroplaning and how do you respond to it?
Answer: When tires ride on a film of water and lose contact with the road — ease off the gas and steer gently straight
Hydroplaning occurs when water builds up faster than tires can displace it; easing off the gas allows tires to regain road contact.
If your vehicle begins to skid, what is the correct steering response?
Answer: Steer in the direction you want the vehicle to go (into the skid)
Steering into the skid — toward the direction the rear of the car is sliding — helps realign the vehicle and restore control.
What should you do if your accelerator pedal becomes stuck?
Answer: Shift to neutral, brake safely, and steer to the shoulder
Shifting to neutral disconnects engine power instantly, allowing you to brake and steer safely to the side of the road.