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Connecticut Permit Test: Emergencies Practice Questions
Skids, breakdowns, brake failure and what to do after a problem.
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Question 1
Your brakes suddenly stop working. What should you try first?
Open the door
Turn the ignition key to the lock position
Pump the brake pedal several times
Shift into park at speed
Correct answer: Pump the brake pedal several times
Pump the brake pedal several times; if that fails, use the parking brake slowly, then shift to lower gears.
Source: Chapter 4: Road Safety – Equipment Failure
Question 2
Pumping the brakes didn't stop your car. How should you use the parking brake?
Use it only above 50 mph
Yank it hard all at once
Pull it slowly so the rear wheels don't lock
Never use it while the car is moving at all
Correct answer: Pull it slowly so the rear wheels don't lock
Pull the parking brake slowly so you don't lock the rear wheels and skid; be ready to release it if the car skids.
Source: Chapter 4: Road Safety – Equipment Failure
Question 3
A tire suddenly blows out. What should you do?
Brake hard immediately
Hold the wheel tightly and slow down gradually
Turn sharply off the road
Speed up so the car keeps going in a straight line
Correct answer: Hold the wheel tightly and slow down gradually
Hold the wheel tightly, keep going straight, take your foot off the gas, brake lightly and pull off in a safe place.
Source: Chapter 4: Road Safety – Equipment Failure
Question 4
Your gas pedal sticks and the engine keeps speeding up. What should you do?
Shift to neutral, pull off, turn off the engine
Turn the key to the lock position while still moving
Pump the gas pedal
Open the window and wait
Correct answer: Shift to neutral, pull off, turn off the engine
Keep your eyes on the road, quickly shift to neutral, pull off when safe and turn off the engine.
Source: Chapter 4: Road Safety – Equipment Failure
Question 5
Why should you never turn the ignition to "lock" while the vehicle is moving?
It turns off the headlights but nothing else
It disables the horn
It drains the battery
The steering will lock and you'll lose control
Correct answer: The steering will lock and you'll lose control
Turning the ignition to lock while moving locks the steering, and you lose control.
Source: Chapter 4: Road Safety – Equipment Failure
Question 6
Your engine dies while driving. What should you expect?
The steering wheel locks completely and won't turn
The car stops instantly
The brakes stop working
Steering is harder and brakes need more force
Correct answer: Steering is harder and brakes need more force
Keep a strong grip—steering may be difficult but possible—and pull off; the brakes still work but may need hard pressure.
Source: Chapter 4: Road Safety – Equipment Failure
Question 7
With ABS, how should you brake in an emergency stop?
Press hard and keep pressing
Brake gently and release
Use only the parking brake
Pump the pedal rapidly several times
Correct answer: Press hard and keep pressing
With ABS, press the brake as hard as you can and keep pressing; don't let up when the pedal pushes back.
Source: Chapter 4: Road Safety – Avoiding Collisions
Question 8
Without ABS, what should you do if your wheels lock during a hard stop?
Hold the pedal down even harder until you stop
Turn the wheel sharply
Release the brake, then press again
Shift into reverse
Correct answer: Release the brake, then press again
Without ABS, if the brakes lock and you skid, quickly let up on the pedal, then push again, repeating until stopped.
Source: Chapter 4: Road Safety – Avoiding Collisions
Question 9
When facing a possible head-on crash, which choice does the manual call generally better?
Staying in your lane
Running off the road
Braking without steering
Speeding up toward the car
Correct answer: Running off the road
It is generally better to run off the road than to crash head-on into another vehicle.
Source: Chapter 4: Road Safety – Avoiding Collisions
Question 10
Your car begins to skid. What should you do?
Let go of the wheel
Brake as hard as you can and hold it
Stay off the brake and steer where you want to go
Accelerate
Correct answer: Stay off the brake and steer where you want to go
Stay off the brake, steer in the direction you want to go, and keep correcting until you regain control.
Source: Chapter 4: Road Safety – Dealing with Skids
Question 11
Your car is about to be hit from the rear. What should you do?
Unbuckle your belt
Lean forward toward the steering wheel to brace
Turn to look behind you
Press back against the seat and head restraint
Correct answer: Press back against the seat and head restraint
Press yourself against the back of your seat and your head against the head restraint, and be ready to brake.
Source: Chapter 4: Road Safety – Traffic Crashes
Question 12
A head-on collision seems likely. What does the manual suggest?
Close your eyes
Speed up
Turn so you take a glancing blow
Brace by straightening your arms
Correct answer: Turn so you take a glancing blow
Try to turn the vehicle so you get a glancing blow rather than being struck head-on.
Source: Chapter 4: Road Safety – Traffic Crashes
Question 13
Your car breaks down and you have no flares. What does the manual suggest?
Stand in the lane right behind your car to warn traffic
Leave the hood down
Stand off the road and wave traffic around
Change the tire in the traffic lane
Correct answer: Stand off the road and wave traffic around
Without warning devices, stand by the side of the road where you're safe and wave traffic around; never stand in the roadway.
Source: Chapter 4: Road Safety – Vehicle Emergencies
Question 14
How can you signal that your stopped car needs help?
Honk continuously
Park in the middle lane so others notice you
Lift the hood or tie a white cloth to the antenna
Flash your high beams
Correct answer: Lift the hood or tie a white cloth to the antenna
Lift the hood or tie a white cloth to the antenna, side mirror or door handle to signal an emergency.
Source: Chapter 4: Road Safety – Vehicle Emergencies
Question 15
Your headlights suddenly go out at night. What should you do first?
Turn on high beams
Slow down and pull off as soon as possible
Speed up to get home
Follow the car ahead closely and use its lights
Correct answer: Slow down and pull off as soon as possible
Slow down gradually and pull off the road; try the switch, then use flashers, signals or fog lights.
Source: Chapter 4: Road Safety – Equipment Failure
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