CH 14 Responding to Emergencies

If your car breaks down and you pull over to the side of the road, you should........

• phone for help or get the attention of passing drivers

• stand directly in front of your car till help arrives

• stand in the middle of the road and wave your arms

If your steering wheel suddenly becomes very hard to turn, the problem probably is......

• power-steering failure

• engine overheating

• wet brakes

If one of your tires suddenly loses pressure....

• release the accelerator slowly

• brake hard

• immediately shift into park

A collision victim who looks uninjured but cannot move....

• should try to get up and walk around

• may have a spinal injury

• should be moved as quickly as possible

If your battery is frozen and your engine won't start....

• use jumper cables

• do not use jumper cables

• turn on the heater before using jumper cables

If the hood flies up while you are driving.....

• stop immediately

• honk your horn and move right

• look through the space between the hood and the dashboard

If your foot brake suddenly loses power....

• turn the ignition to the lock position

• shift into reverse

• rapidly pump the brake pedal

A victim who feels faint, weak and cold......

• needs artificial respiration

• should be kept as cool as possible

• may be suffering from shock

To dry wet brakes....

• drive slowly, with your left foot pressing on the brake pedal

• stomp down on the brake pedal several times

• drive in low gear

To put out a minor engine fire, use...

• a fire extinguisher

• water

• a heavy cloth