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Oklahoma Permit Test: Emergencies Practice Questions
Skids, breakdowns, brake failure and what to do after a problem.
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Question 1
You have a tire blowout. What should you do?
Speed up to keep the car under control
Slam on the brakes immediately to stop
Ease off the gas and brake gently
Turn sharply onto the shoulder right away
Correct answer: Ease off the gas and brake gently
With a flat tire or blowout, take your foot off the gas pedal and apply the brakes cautiously; never brake suddenly.
Source: Chapter 8: Stopping and Following – Braking Under Emergency Conditions
Question 2
Your right wheels drop off the pavement. What should you do?
Grip the wheel, brake lightly, return when safe
Speed up and steer sharply back onto the road
Brake as hard as you can while still off the road
Jerk the wheel hard to get back on right away
Correct answer: Grip the wheel, brake lightly, return when safe
Hold the steering wheel firmly, brake lightly, reduce speed, check traffic and steer carefully back when it is safe.
Source: Chapter 8: Stopping and Following – Braking Under Emergency Conditions
Question 3
Your car stalls on railroad tracks and a train is coming. What should you do?
Run straight down the middle of the tracks away from the train
Stay inside the car and keep trying to restart the engine
Get out and run at a 45-degree angle toward the train, away from the tracks
Get out and try to push the car off the tracks by yourself
Correct answer: Get out and run at a 45-degree angle toward the train, away from the tracks
Get out of the vehicle immediately; run at a 45-degree angle away from the tracks in the direction the train is coming, then dial 911.
Source: Chapter 10: Sharing the Road – Safety Rules for Highway-Railway Crossings
Question 4
Once crossing-warning lights activate, what is the minimum time before a train reaches the crossing?
About 20 seconds
About 2 minutes
About 5 seconds
About 5 minutes or more
Correct answer: About 20 seconds
Twenty seconds is the minimal time it takes a train to reach the crossing once the warning lights activate; if stalled, get out at once.
Source: Chapter 10: Sharing the Road – Safety Rules for Highway-Railway Crossings
Question 5
You are stuck on the tracks and no warning lights are flashing yet. Besides 911, whom should you call?
The ENS number on the crossing's blue-and-white sign
Your insurance company, to report the stalled vehicle
No one; wait in the car until the train stops for you
A tow truck company, before anyone else is called
Correct answer: The ENS number on the crossing's blue-and-white sign
Get out and call 911 and the ENS number posted at the crossing, giving the location and crossing number and saying a vehicle is on the tracks.
Source: Chapter 10: Sharing the Road – Safety Rules for Highway-Railway Crossings
Question 6
You are on the tracks when the crossing lights begin flashing and the gates start down. What should you do?
Get out and leave the car on the tracks
Back up quickly
Keep moving across; the far gate will not block you in
Stop where you are
Correct answer: Keep moving across; the far gate will not block you in
If the signals start while you're crossing, don't stop—keep moving. The signals allow enough time, and stopping or backing up could stall the car.
Source: Chapter 10: Sharing the Road – Safety Rules for Highway-Railway Crossings
Question 7
How much water can float most vehicles, including SUVs?
About 4 inches
Only water deeper than the roof
About 2 feet
About 6 feet
Correct answer: About 2 feet
Most vehicles will float in just 2 feet of water, and 6 inches can make you lose control. Turn around, don't drown.
Source: Chapter 11: Driving Tips – Flood Dynamics
Question 8
According to the manual, how much water at a low-water crossing may be enough to make you lose control of your vehicle?
2 inches
3 feet
5 feet
6 inches
Correct answer: 6 inches
Six inches of water may be enough to cause loss of control; never drive around barricades or into flowing water.
Source: Chapter 11: Driving Tips – Flood Dynamics
Question 9
Your car breaks down on an expressway. What should you do?
Walk along the edge of the roadway to look for help
Pull onto the grass median between the two directions of traffic
Signal, pull far right onto the shoulder, use flashers
Stop in your lane and wait inside for help to arrive
Correct answer: Signal, pull far right onto the shoulder, use flashers
Signal and pull off to the extreme right shoulder away from traffic, turn on flashers, and never walk near the roadway.
Source: Chapter 6: Lane Usage and Maneuvers – Expressway Driving
Question 10
Which item is on the Oklahoma manual's recommended emergency kit list?
Jumper cables
A gallon of gasoline
A portable heater
A spare set of house keys
Correct answer: Jumper cables
The suggested kit includes a flashlight, inflated spare and jack, jumper cables, flares, first-aid kit, water, blanket and more.
Source: Chapter 11: Driving Tips – Emergency Kit for Your Car
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