British Columbia Class 7L: Emergency strategies

Question 1

How should you use ABS for an emergency stop?

Accepted Answer

Press firmly and hold. Continuous firm pressure lets ABS manage wheel locking while you steer.

Question 2

Does ABS guarantee a shorter stop on every surface?

Accepted Answer

No. ABS helps preserve steering control but can take longer to stop on some surfaces, including gravel.

Question 3

The rear of your car slides right on ice. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Ease off and steer smoothly right. In this skid, ease off the accelerator and steer toward the intended path without braking or overcorrecting.

Question 4

Which headlights should you use in rain, snow or fog?

Accepted Answer

Low beams. Low beams are the recommended headlight setting for reduced visibility in these conditions.

Question 5

What should you do with sunglasses when entering a tunnel?

Accepted Answer

Remove them. Removing sunglasses and using headlights helps when entering darker conditions.

Question 6

Why can a road be especially slippery at the beginning of rainfall?

Accepted Answer

Water mixes with surface oil. Early rain can create an oily film before continued rain washes it away.

Question 7

Should cruise control be used on wet or slippery roads?

Accepted Answer

No. The guide warns against cruise control in wet or slippery conditions.

Question 8

Your car begins hydroplaning. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Ease off and keep straight. Reduce speed without braking and keep the vehicle straight.

Question 9

Which surfaces tend to become icy before nearby ordinary road surfaces?

Accepted Answer

Bridges and overpasses. Bridge decks and overpasses can freeze before other road sections.

Question 10

A tire bursts at highway speed. What should you do first?

Accepted Answer

Hold the wheel and ease off. Keep steering control and slow gradually; sudden braking can worsen the loss of control.

Question 11

If the service brakes fail, how should you apply the parking brake?

Accepted Answer

Gently and progressively. Apply it gradually and be ready to release it if a skid develops.

Question 12

Your engine stops while the vehicle is moving. What happens to power-assisted steering?

Accepted Answer

It needs more effort. You can still steer with greater effort. Do not turn off the ignition and risk locking the steering.

Question 13

Your vehicle catches fire. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Get everyone out and move away. Leave the vehicle promptly and keep away. Opening the hood can spread the fire.

Question 14

Your headlights fail at night and do not come back on. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Use hazards and pull off safely. Slow down, leave the road safely and get help rather than driving without headlights.

Question 15

A stuck accelerator keeps driving the car forward despite braking. What gear should you select?

Accepted Answer

Neutral. Neutral disconnects engine power from the wheels while you brake and steer off the road.

Question 16

You see one deer beside a rural highway. What should you anticipate?

Accepted Answer

More animals nearby. Wild animals often move in groups, so keep looking for others.

Question 17

Your driving causes other vehicles to collide, although yours is not struck. What must you do?

Accepted Answer

Remain and offer reasonable help. Legal duties apply both when you are involved and when your actions cause others to crash.

Emergency strategies practice questions