Vehicle Breakdowns and Disabled Vehicles Safety Procedures
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What is the recommended action if you experience a tire blowout?

  • Steer the vehicle and slow down gradually (correct)
  • Brake softly immediately
  • Use the brakes lightly
  • Signal your intentions to other drivers
  • What should you do if your vehicle has a breakdown and cannot be moved?

  • Turn on hazard lights and move all passengers to a safe location away from traffic (correct)
  • Keep all passengers in the car, near the traffic lanes
  • Park where the disabled vehicle is not visible to other drivers
  • Call for emergency assistance and stay inside the vehicle
  • What should you do if your right wheels go off the pavement?

  • Stop the vehicle immediately
  • Brake rapidly to come back on the road
  • Accelerate to regain control
  • Take foot off gas, brake lightly, and steer straight until safe to return to pavement (correct)
  • How should you react in a skidding or hydroplaning situation?

    <p>Turn front tires in the direction you want to go and avoid using brakes if possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does overcorrection refer to when driving?

    <p>Excessive steering in response to an event or loss of control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Florida, how many crashes involving teen drivers resulted in fatalities in 2020?

    <p>333</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended action if you are about to hit something during a skid?

    <p>Use emergency braking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a motorist do if they find themselves unintentionally leaving the roadway?

    <p>Hold the wheel firmly and steer the car where desired</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should drivers with anti-lock brakes (ABS) stop in an emergency?

    <p>Press down hard on the brake pedal and steer out of danger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen if a motorist with ABS removes steady pressure from the brake pedal?

    <p>The ABS will disengage or turn off</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended action for motorists with conventional brakes in an emergency situation?

    <p>Pump the brakes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what situations can overcorrecting by a motorist lead to dangerous outcomes?

    <p>When steering sharply to avoid a collision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a motorist do to avoid overcorrecting while driving?

    <p>Hold the wheel firmly and steer where desired</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is recommended for vehicles equipped with four-wheel ABS in an emergency braking situation?

    <p>Brake hard, steer, and keep constant pressure on the brake pedal</p> Signup and view all the answers

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