Alabama permit test: emergencies & crashes
Vehicle failures, what to do at a crash and reporting requirements. 5 questions.
You have a tire blowout while driving. What should you do?
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Sample emergencies & crashes questions
You have a tire blowout while driving. What should you do?
- A Brake hard right away to stop quickly
- B Steer sharply toward the shoulder
- C Hold the wheel tightly, steer straight and ease off the gas
- D Shift into neutral and coast over to the shoulder of the road
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C. Hold the wheel tightly, steer straight and ease off the gas
A blowout can throw the car out of control. Hold the steering wheel tightly, steer straight and ease off the accelerator. Do not brake until the vehicle is under control.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, page 75
Your right wheels drift off the pavement onto the shoulder. What should you do?
- A Swerve back onto the pavement right away
- B Brake hard and stop on the shoulder
- C Speed up to get back on the road
- D Slow down on the shoulder, then turn gently back on
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D. Slow down on the shoulder, then turn gently back on
If your wheels drift onto the shoulder, don't swerve back. Stay on the shoulder, reduce speed, and when you have slowed down, turn gently back onto the pavement.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, page 76
Your car breaks down at night and you have flares. Where should you place them?
- A 10 to 50 feet ahead of the car in the lane
- B Right beside the car on the driver's side
- C 100 to 500 feet behind the car on the right edge
- D 1,000 feet behind the car in the center
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C. 100 to 500 feet behind the car on the right edge
In a night emergency, pull well off the road, turn on your four-way flashers and raise the hood. Place flares or reflectors 100 to 500 feet behind your vehicle on the right-hand edge of the highway.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, page 72
You are involved in a minor crash with another car. What information must you give the other driver?
- A Only your insurance card, nothing else
- B Nothing, if neither car looks damaged
- C Only your phone number, so that the two of you can settle it later
- D Your name, address and registration number, and show your license
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D. Your name, address and registration number, and show your license
You must stop at any crash. Give your name, address and registration number and show your driver license to the others involved. If asked, also give your insurance company and agent.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, page 39