Iowa Permit Test: Emergencies Practice Questions

Correct answer: At a 45-degree angle toward the train

Get everyone out immediately and move away from the tracks at a 45-degree angle in the direction of the approaching train.

Source: Chapter 2: Traffic Signs & Rules of the Road – 2.10 Railroad Crossings

Correct answer: Get everyone out, then call the ENS number

Get everyone out and far away even if you see no train, then call the number on the blue ENS sign (or 911 if none).

Source: Chapter 2: Traffic Signs & Rules of the Road – 2.10 Railroad Crossings

Correct answer: It jerks toward the flat; don't overcorrect

A front blowout jerks the car toward the flat side; don't overcorrect, straighten out and move gradually to the right shoulder.

Source: Chapter 5: Applying Your Driving Skills – 5.14 Equipment Failure Emergencies

Correct answer: The switch, then high beams, then flashers

Try the headlight switch and the high beams; if they don't come on, use flashers, signals or fog lights and pull off.

Source: Chapter 5: Applying Your Driving Skills – 5.14 Equipment Failure Emergencies

Correct answer: The steering wheel will lock

If the key is removed while driving, the steering wheel will lock, which may cause loss of control.

Source: Chapter 5: Applying Your Driving Skills – 5.14 Equipment Failure Emergencies

Correct answer: Pump the brake pedal several times

Pump the brake pedal several times; if that fails, slowly apply the parking brake, then shift to lower gears.

Source: Chapter 5: Applying Your Driving Skills – 5.14 Equipment Failure Emergencies

Correct answer: Shift to neutral and pull off

Keep your eyes on the road, quickly shift to neutral, pull off when safe and turn off the engine after stopping.

Source: Chapter 5: Applying Your Driving Skills – 5.14 Equipment Failure Emergencies

Correct answer: As little as 6 inches

As little as 6 inches of water may sweep away a vehicle, including SUVs and pickups; almost half of flash flood deaths happen in vehicles.

Source: Chapter 5: Applying Your Driving Skills – 5.13 Inclement Weather Driving

Correct answer: Stay calm, let it fill, then open the door and swim up

Remain calm and wait for the vehicle to fill; once full, the doors open more easily. Hold your breath and swim to the surface.

Source: Chapter 5: Applying Your Driving Skills – 5.13 Inclement Weather Driving

Correct answer: Exit quickly and stand in a safe area

If stalled in a traveled lane, exit quickly and stand in a safe area, away from the shoulder and moving vehicles when possible.

Source: Chapter 4: Basic Driving Skills – 4.13 Communicating

Correct answer: Press hard and keep pressing

Press the brake pedal as hard as you can and keep pressing; don't let up when the pedal pushes back.

Source: Chapter 4: Basic Driving Skills – 4.4 Braking and Stopping