West Virginia permit test: emergencies & crashes
Vehicle failures, what to do at a crash and reporting requirements. 7 questions.
A front tire blows out at highway speed. What should you do first?
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Sample emergencies & crashes questions
A front tire blows out at highway speed. What should you do first?
- A Hold the wheel firmly and ease off the gas
- B Brake hard right away
- C Turn sharply toward the shoulder
- D Shift into neutral and coast
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A. Hold the wheel firmly and ease off the gas
Hold the steering wheel tightly, steer straight, and ease up on the accelerator. Do not brake until the vehicle is under control, then pull off the road.
Your car begins to skid on a slick road. What should you do with the brakes?
- A Avoid them unless you are about to hit something
- B Slam them on immediately
- C Pump them as fast as you can until the car stops sliding
- D Use the parking brake
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A. Avoid them unless you are about to hit something
In a skid, stay calm and do not use your brakes unless you are in danger of hitting something. Ease off the gas and steer where you want to go.
You suddenly lose steering control, but your car is staying in its lane. What should you do?
- A Brake hard immediately
- B Ease off the gas, then brake gently once it slows
- C Pump the brakes quickly until the car comes to a stop
- D Shift into park
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B. Ease off the gas, then brake gently once it slows
Ease up on the accelerator. If the car stays in your lane, wait until it slows and then brake gently to avoid changing direction; brake hard only if it heads off the road or toward someone.
Your car catches fire under the hood. Why should you not use water on it?
- A Water damages the engine
- B Water will freeze on the engine
- C Water causes an electric shock
- D Burning gasoline floats on water and spreads
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D. Burning gasoline floats on water and spreads
Use a fire extinguisher, or dirt or sand, but not water, because burning gasoline floats on water and spreads. If the fire grows, move at least 100 feet away.