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► Rear-wheel (only on some light trucks). ABS prevents the rear wheels from locking up so that the back end of the vehicle does not skid. The front wheels can still lock up and cause the driver to lose steering control. If this happens, let up on the brake pedal just enough to allow the front wheels...

► Rear-wheel (only on some light trucks). ABS prevents the rear wheels from locking up so that the back end of the vehicle does not skid. The front wheels can still lock up and cause the driver to lose steering control. If this happens, let up on the brake pedal just enough to allow the front wheels to start rolling again to regain control. Wet Brakes 1. Test brakes lightly. 2. Brakes may pull to one side or may not hold at all. 3. Dry brakes by driving slowly in low gear and applying brakes. Jammed Gas Pedal 1. Take your foot off the gas pedal. 2. Press the clutch (manual transmis- sion) or shift into neutral (automatic transmission). 3. If necessary, press-don't slam- brakes to slow the vehicle.* 4. Carefully steer to a safe place to stop. Do not shut off engine unless #1 and #2 do not work to slow the vehicle. If you shut off your engine, you will lose the ability to steer the car. Fire 1. Exit the vehicle. 2. Call 911 for assistance. 3. Attempt to extinguish the fire only if you have a portable extinguisher and the fire is small. NEVER apply water to a gasoline or diesel fire. 4. If you can't extinguish the fire, get away from the vehicle! The fumes are toxic and an explosion is possible. HANDLING EMERGENCIES Stalled on Railroad Tracks If your car stalls on the railroad tracks, get everyone out immediately and get away from the car! If you are stalled at a railroad crossing and the warning lights begin to flash, 20 seconds is the minimal amount of time that it takes a train to reach the grade after the warning lights begin flashing. If a train is coming, run in a 45-degree angle away from the tracks, but in a direction toward the train; you will be less likely to be hit by your vehicle or debris from the collision. Call 911 or *FHP (*347). Emergency Notification System (ENS) There is a blue ENS sign installed at every highway-rail grade crossing. This sign provides critical emergency contact information to reach the rail- road responsible if there is a problem at the crossing or if something is block- ing the tracks. -ING 140729 The Official Florida Driver License Handbook-rev. 06/2022 53