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Alabama Permit Test: Emergencies Practice Questions
Skids, breakdowns, brake failure and what to do after a problem.
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Question 1
Your car stalls on a crossing and a train is coming. Which way should you walk?
Straight across the tracks and wait there
Stay in the car
Alongside the tracks away from the train
Alongside the tracks toward the train
Correct answer: Alongside the tracks toward the train
Abandon the vehicle and quickly walk alongside the tracks in the direction of the approaching train so debris won't hit you.
Source: Chapter 4: The Driver β Railroad Crossings
Question 2
You are already in a roundabout when an emergency vehicle approaches. What should you do?
Speed up and circle
Stop right where you are
Continue to your exit, then pull over
Drive onto the truck apron and wait there
Correct answer: Continue to your exit, then pull over
If you have entered the roundabout, continue to your exit, then pull over and let emergency vehicles pass.
Source: Chapter 5: Signs, Signals and Road Markings β Driving Through Roundabouts
Question 3
An emergency vehicle with flashing red or blue lights and siren approaches. What must you do?
Stop in your lane, even in an intersection
Speed up
Pull to the side and stop
Slow down but keep moving
Correct answer: Pull to the side and stop
Pull over to the curb or side of the road and stop; clear an intersection first, and wait until it passes.
Source: Chapter 6: Traffic Laws β Stopping
Question 4
How close may you follow an emergency vehicle on an emergency run?
No closer than 50 feet
No closer than 200 feet in town
No closer than 100 feet
No closer than 500 feet
Correct answer: No closer than 500 feet
Only vehicles on necessary official business may follow within 500 feet of emergency vehicles on an emergency run.
Source: Chapter 6: Traffic Laws β Following Emergency Vehicles
Question 5
At night your car breaks down. Where should flares or reflectors be placed?
On the roof
Next to the front bumper
1,000 feet ahead of the car
100 to 500 feet to the rear
Correct answer: 100 to 500 feet to the rear
Place flares or reflectors 100 to 500 feet to the rear on the right edge of the highway.
Source: Chapter 7: Adjust to Driving Conditions β Night Driving
Question 6
On snow or ice, how much more distance can it take to stop than on dry pavement?
Three to twelve times
About the same
Twice as much at most
Twenty times
Correct answer: Three to twelve times
On snow or ice it takes three to twelve times as much distance to stop as on dry pavement.
Source: Chapter 7: Adjust to Driving Conditions β Slippery Roads Are Hazardous
Question 7
In a standard car, partial hydroplaning starts at about what speed?
35 mph
70 mph
20 mph
55 mph, as total loss
Correct answer: 35 mph
Partial hydroplaning starts around 35 mph and can become total around 55 mph in a severe rainstorm.
Source: Chapter 7: Adjust to Driving Conditions β Hydroplaning
Question 8
Your car is hydroplaning. What is the best thing to do?
Brake hard
Take your foot off the gas
Accelerate
Turn the wheel sharply to find grip
Correct answer: Take your foot off the gas
Take your foot off the accelerator and let the car slow down.
Source: Chapter 7: Adjust to Driving Conditions β Hydroplaning
Question 9
A tire blows out. What should you do?
Brake hard immediately
Speed up
Swerve to the shoulder and brake firmly
Hold the wheel, steer straight, ease off the gas
Correct answer: Hold the wheel, steer straight, ease off the gas
Hold tightly to the wheel, steer straight and ease up on the accelerator; don't brake until the vehicle is under control.
Source: Chapter 7: Adjust to Driving Conditions β Driving Emergencies
Question 10
Your brake pedal suddenly sinks to the floor. What should you try first?
Shift into park
Pump the pedal
Pull the parking brake as hard as possible
Turn the car sharply
Correct answer: Pump the pedal
Try pumping the pedal to build pressure; if that fails, apply the parking brake gently.
Source: Chapter 7: Adjust to Driving Conditions β Driving Emergencies
Question 11
A car is coming toward you in your lane. What should you do?
Pull right, slow down, sound the horn
Move into the left lane
Stop in your lane and flash lights
Speed up
Correct answer: Pull right, slow down, sound the horn
Pull to the right, slow down and sound your horn (flash lights at night); don't turn into the left lane.
Source: Chapter 7: Adjust to Driving Conditions β Driving Emergencies
Question 12
If smoke comes from under the hood, what should you use to fight the fire?
A wet towel thrown on the engine
Nothing; keep driving
Dirt or sand, not water
Water
Correct answer: Dirt or sand, not water
Get off the road and turn off the ignition; without an extinguisher, use dirt or sand, never water.
Source: Chapter 7: Adjust to Driving Conditions β Driving Emergencies
Question 13
Your engine overheats and steam comes from the hood. What should you NOT do?
Pull to the side of the road
Turn off the engine once safely stopped
Open the radiator cap
Wait for it to cool
Correct answer: Open the radiator cap
Pull over and turn off the engine; do not open the radiator cap.
Source: Chapter 7: Adjust to Driving Conditions β Driving Emergencies
Question 14
Your car plunges into deep water but does not sink right away. What should you do?
Wait for it to fill before trying anything
Escape through a window
Open the door
Call for help first
Correct answer: Escape through a window
If the car does not sink, escape through a window immediately; opening a door lets water in faster.
Source: Chapter 7: Adjust to Driving Conditions β Driving Emergencies
Question 15
Your wheels drift onto the shoulder. What should you do?
Brake hard and turn sharply back at once
Slow down on the shoulder, then ease back
Speed up
Swerve back quickly
Correct answer: Slow down on the shoulder, then ease back
Don't swerve back; stay on the shoulder, reduce speed, then turn gently back onto the pavement.
Source: Chapter 7: Adjust to Driving Conditions β Driving Emergencies
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