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  1. 1 of 12 · Emergencies & collisions

    Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS) and you must stop suddenly. How should you brake?

    • A.Apply steady, firm pressure without pumping, and steer where you want to goAnswer
    • B.Pump the brake pedal quickly
    • C.Release the pedal as soon as you feel it vibrate

    Explanation: With ABS, press the brake firmly and keep steady pressure; do not pump or release it. The vibration you feel is the ABS working, and it lets you keep steering while you brake.

  2. 2 of 12 · Emergencies & collisions

    In a vehicle without ABS, what is threshold braking?

    • A.Pressing the brake firmly to the point just before the wheels lockAnswer
    • B.Locking the wheels on purpose to skid to a stop
    • C.Using only the park brake

    Explanation: Without ABS, locked wheels stop rolling and you lose steering. Brake firmly up to the point just before lockup; if the wheels do lock, ease off slightly to get steering back, then brake firmly again.

  3. 3 of 12 · Emergencies & collisions

    Your vehicle starts to skid. What is the general rule for regaining control?

    • A.Take your feet off the brake and accelerator, and look and steer where you want the front of the vehicle to goAnswer
    • B.Brake as hard as you can and hold the wheel straight
    • C.Steer sharply in the opposite direction to the skid

    Explanation: Most skids come from driver error such as going too fast or braking too hard. To recover, stay off both the brake and the accelerator, look and steer where you want the front of the vehicle to go, and avoid large steering corrections.

  4. 4 of 12 · Emergencies & collisions

    You accelerate too quickly on a slippery road and the wheels spin (a power skid). What should you do first?

    • A.Take your foot off the gas pedal so the wheels stop spinningAnswer
    • B.Press the brake hard
    • C.Press the accelerator harder to push through

    Explanation: A power skid happens when you accelerate too quickly. Lift off the gas so the wheels stop spinning, make any steering corrections needed without over-correcting, then use gentle acceleration to keep moving.

  5. 5 of 12 · Emergencies & collisions

    Your right wheels drop off the pavement onto the gravel shoulder. What should you do?

    • A.Grip the wheel firmly, ease off the gas, avoid braking, and return to the road gradually once it is clearAnswer
    • B.Steer sharply back onto the pavement right away
    • C.Brake hard until you stop on the shoulder

    Explanation: Do not jerk the vehicle straight back onto the road. Hold the wheel firmly, take your foot off the gas, brake only gently if you must, check for traffic, and then steer back gradually into your lane at a controlled speed.

  6. 6 of 12 · Emergencies & collisions

    Your brakes fail completely while your wheels are pointed straight. What can you do to slow down?

    • A.Carefully use the park brake and shift to a lower gearAnswer
    • B.Turn the engine off and remove the key
    • C.Shift into Park at once

    Explanation: If the brakes fail and your wheels are not turned, apply the park brake carefully and shift to a lower gear to bring the vehicle to a controlled stop. Do not drive again until the brakes have been checked and repaired.

  7. 7 of 12 · Emergencies & collisions

    A front tire goes flat while you are driving and the vehicle pulls hard to one side. What should you do?

    • A.Grip the wheel firmly, resist braking right away, and let the vehicle slow as you take your foot off the gasAnswer
    • B.Brake hard immediately
    • C.Speed up to keep the vehicle straight

    Explanation: A flat front tire pulls the vehicle toward that side. Hold the wheel firmly, resist the urge to brake, take your foot off the gas and let the engine slow you; once you have control and speed is down, brake gently and pull off the road.

  8. 8 of 12 · Emergencies & collisions

    Both headlights suddenly go out at night. What should you try first?

    • A.Turn on the hazard lights and switch the headlight control off and onAnswer
    • B.Brake hard and stop in your lane
    • C.Follow the tail-lights of the vehicle ahead closely

    Explanation: Turn on the hazard lights and switch the headlight control off and on. If the lights stay off, slow down, move to the emergency stopping lane or edge of the road, and park in a safe place.

  9. 9 of 12 · Emergencies & collisions

    Your vehicle breaks down on the highway. Where should you place reflective triangles?

    • A.Behind the vehicle, about 10 to 20 metres apartAnswer
    • B.On the roof of the vehicle
    • C.In front of the vehicle, touching the bumper

    Explanation: Pull as far off the road as you can, turn on the hazard lights, raise the hood, and place reflective triangles behind the vehicle about 10 to 20 metres apart so approaching drivers get an early warning.

  10. 10 of 12 · Emergencies & collisions

    You are stranded off the highway in winter and your vehicle is in a safe place. What is usually safest?

    • A.Stay with the vehicle, run the engine just enough to stay warm, and open a window slightlyAnswer
    • B.Walk to find help, even in a storm
    • C.Run the engine nonstop with all windows closed tight

    Explanation: It is usually safer to stay with a vehicle that is in a safe place. Run the engine only enough to stay warm and keep a window open a little: a leaky exhaust can fill the vehicle with carbon monoxide, which you cannot see, smell or taste.

  11. 11 of 12 · Emergencies & collisions

    Nobody is hurt in a collision and no public property is damaged. When must it still be reported to police?

    • A.When the overall damage exceeds $5000Answer
    • B.Only when the other driver asks you to
    • C.When the overall damage exceeds $20,000
    • D.Never, if no one is injured

    Explanation: Report a collision to police if anyone is injured or killed, if overall damage exceeds $5000, or if a traffic control device, parking meter or public property is damaged. Check alberta.ca for the current threshold. If police come to the scene, all drivers must remain.

  12. 12 of 12 · Emergencies & collisions

    You are involved in a minor collision. Which of these should you do?

    • A.Exchange names, contact information and insurance details, but do not discuss who was at faultAnswer
    • B.Agree with the other driver on who was at fault before leaving
    • C.Leave without exchanging information if the damage looks small

    Explanation: Exchange names, contact information and insurance details with the other drivers, record witnesses and the time, place and weather, and notify your insurer as soon as possible. Do not discuss fault — that is for police and insurers to decide.