Study Guide


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1 What should you do if your car's brakes fail?

2 What should you do if your brake pedal suddenly sinks all the way to the floor?

3 What should you do if your gas pedal sticks?

4 What should you do in case your headlights go out?

5 What should you do if you experience a breakdown, an emergency, or need to stop for any reason on the highway?

6 What should you do to warn other drivers if you need to stop due to vehicle trouble?

7 What should you do if you cannot completely pull off the road in case of vehicle trouble?

8 Why must you never stop just over a hill or around a curve when facing vehicle trouble?

9 What should you do if you need to stop because of vehicle trouble?

10 What should you do after stopping on a highway due to vehicle trouble?

11 Why should you be cautious when using flares in an emergency, especially near flammable liquids?

12 What should you do if your vehicle breaks down and you must stop on a freeway?

13 How far should your vehicle be visible when stopped on a freeway in case of an emergency?

14 What may happen if a vehicle is stopped, parked, or left standing on a freeway for more than 4 hours?

15 What is one crucial reason to avoid driving a poorly maintained or malfunctioning vehicle?

16 Why should you avoid running out of fuel or battery charge while driving?

17 What should you do if you encounter a vehicle stopped on the right shoulder of the road with its hazard lights on?

18 What action should you take when your wheels go off the pavement?

19 What should you do before steering your vehicle back onto the road after driving off the paved portion?

20 What should you do if a tire blows out?

21 What can a thumping sound in your vehicle be a warning of?

22 What should you do if you observe smoke coming from under the hood of your vehicle? Dealing with emergencies - What should you do if you observe smoke coming from under the hood of your vehicle?
23 What should you do if your vehicle goes into water unexpectedly?

24 What should you do if a vehicle is approaching head-on in your lane? Dealing with emergencies - What should you do if a vehicle is approaching head-on in your lane?
25 When must you report a collision to the DMV if it caused more than $1000 in property damage or resulted in injuries or deaths?

26 What will happen if you fail to file a collision report?

27 What are the potential consequences of being involved in a collision without proper insurance coverage in California?

28 What is the primary consequence of slowing down to look at collisions or anything else out of the ordinary while driving?

29 What should you do if you're in an accident with no apparent injuries and your vehicle is blocking traffic?

30 What is the legal requirement if you are involved in a collision?

31 When should you call 9-1-1 after a collision?

32 What information should you provide to the other driver, law enforcement, and anyone else involved in a collision?

33 When must you file a report to law enforcement after a collision?

34 What should you do if your vehicle hits a parked car and you cannot locate the owner?