Arizona Permit Test: Emergencies Practice Questions

Correct answer: Hold the wheel tightly and ease off the gas

Hold the wheel firmly and keep going straight, ease off the gas without braking, and let the car slow almost to a stop before pulling off.

Source: Section 6: Handling Emergencies – Tire Failure

Correct answer: Pull off, turn off the ignition and get everyone away

Pull off quickly, shut off the ignition to cut electrical power, get passengers away and call 911; never use water on a gasoline fire.

Source: Section 6: Handling Emergencies – Fire

Correct answer: ABC dry chemical

An ABC-rated dry chemical extinguisher is best for vehicle fires; water spreads burning gasoline.

Source: Section 6: Handling Emergencies – Fire

Correct answer: Open the radiator cap while it's hot

Pull over, turn off the engine and raise the hood, but never open a hot radiator cap; escaping steam can cause severe burns.

Source: Section 6: Handling Emergencies – Overheating

Correct answer: Only after the engine has cooled

Carry extra water, but add it only after the engine has cooled, never while it is hot.

Source: Section 6: Handling Emergencies – Overheating

Correct answer: Grip the wheel firmly, finish the turn and move right

Grip the wheel with both hands to complete the turn and move to the right; then stop, pressing the brake extra hard if you have power brakes.

Source: Section 6: Handling Emergencies – Power Steering Failure

Correct answer: Try the high/low beam switch

Try the dimmer switch and flip the headlight switch a few times; if that fails, use parking lights, flashers or signals and pull off the road.

Source: Section 6: Handling Emergencies – Headlight Failure

Correct answer: Pump the brakes rapidly

Pump the brakes rapidly to build pressure; if that fails, apply the parking brake slowly and downshift.

Source: Section 6: Handling Emergencies – Brake Failure

Correct answer: Do not pump them

Do not pump anti-lock brakes; pumping is only for vehicles without ABS.

Source: Section 6: Handling Emergencies – Brake Failure

Correct answer: Brace yourself and release the brake just before impact

Pull forward if possible; if the crash is unavoidable, brace between the wheel and seat back and release the brake an instant before impact.

Source: Section 6: Handling Emergencies – Avoiding a Crash

Correct answer: Slow, flash lights, honk and head for the shoulder

Reduce speed, flash your headlights and sound the horn, and head for the shoulder away from the oncoming driver.

Source: Section 6: Handling Emergencies – Avoiding a Crash

Correct answer: Turn on flashers or raise the hood, then wait

Pull onto the right shoulder, turn on flashers or raise the hood (dome light or flares at night), and wait; don't walk along the freeway.

Source: Section 2: Safe Driving Practices – Stopping on the Freeway

Correct answer: Get out of the vehicle

If your vehicle stalls on the tracks, get out of it.

Source: Section 3: Roadway and Vehicle Knowledge – Railroad Crossing Sign

Correct answer: Your brakes

After leaving water, check that the brakes stop the car; dry wet brakes by accelerating slowly while gently holding the brake pedal.

Source: Section 5: Actively Avoiding Crashes – Weather Conditions

Correct answer: One goes completely through before the other starts

Two vehicles should not meet in deep water; one should go through entirely first to reduce stalling from waves.

Source: Section 5: Actively Avoiding Crashes – Weather Conditions