Flashcard 13 - Emergency Response and Recovery

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The first thing to do in the event of brake failure is to:

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Use the parking brake to slow and stop your vehicle.

Front

Engine failure can be caused by: Extreme heat, A lack of fuel, A broken timing gear.

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All of the above.

Front

If your engine stalls, what happens to your power brakes and power steering?

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Your power brakes and power steering won't work very well.

Front

In case of total steering failure, you should: Stop as quickly as possible using the emergency brake. Do both a and c. Stop quickly using the brake. Downshift.

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Do both a and c.

Front

If your tire loses pressure while you are driving, you should: Release the accelerator pedal slowly. Brake hard and pull over. Keep a firm grip on the steering wheel with both hands. Do both a and b.

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Do both a and b.

Front

If you change a flat tire for an undersized or low-mileage spare, you should drive:

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No faster than 50 mph to the nearest repair station.

Front

If you are involved in a collision and even if no one appears to be hurt, you should:

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Stop immediately and pull your vehicle off the roadway.

Front

To warn other drivers of a collision, you can: Set flares or reflective triangles in front of and behind the collision scene. Turn on your four-way flashers. Wave a flashlight or a light-colored cloth at oncoming traffic.

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Do all of the above.

Front

Fatality rates are highest for occupants of: Small pickup trucks.

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Small pickup trucks.

Front

If you have injuries as a result of a motor vehicle collision, or if the crash was serious, you should:

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See a doctor.