Chapter 5-10a: Emergency driving

The “Emergency Driving” section of the Saskatchewan Driver Knowledge Test assesses your ability to respond safely to unexpected situations on the road.

Saskatchewan Driving Test - Chapter 5-10a: Emergency driving

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At higher speeds, what steering hand position should you use in an emergency?

One hand at the bottom of the wheel

“9 and 3”

“10 and 2”

One hand at the top of the wheel

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During a sharp‑steering skid correction, you actually turn the wheel in what direction at first?

In the opposite direction from which you wish to go until the wheels roll

Straight ahead and hold

Directly toward where you want to go

Toward the ditch

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In any kind of skid, what simple steering rule should you follow?

Look where you want to go and steer there

Turn the wheel fully to the right

Turn the wheel fully to the left

Hold the wheel still and wait

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If you turn the wheel too sharply on a slippery surface and the front wheels skid straight ahead, how do you begin correcting it?

Accelerate to regain control

Shift to neutral and turn the wheel back towards the centre

Apply full braking pressure

Turn the wheel further in the same direction

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When steering in an emergency, where should you look?

At the road directly in front of your hood

Where you want to go

At your mirrors

At the hazard you want to avoid

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When a skid has gone too far and the vehicle starts to spin, what can you still choose?

Your exact stopping distance

To instantly stop the spin

Your exact final speed

Where it spins

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What is the key visual rule when you are in any skid?

Look at the road edge

Look where you want to go and steer there

Look in your rear‑view mirror

Look directly at the hazard

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When correcting a braking skid, what steering pattern will you often need?

Steer, counter-steer, and straighten out

Straighten out only

Turn the wheel to full lock and hold it

Do not move the steering wheel

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As a skid develops, what improves your chances of controlling it?

Turning the wheel as far as possible

Braking harder and harder

Taking action early so only small corrections are needed

Waiting to see if it goes away

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If you must choose between braking or steering to avoid an obstacle, what should you choose?

Brake hard and stay in your lane

Steer around the obstacle

Turn off the engine

Pump the brakes while going straight

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In a vehicle with ABS in an emergency, what should you do?

Avoid braking and only steer

Brake hard and steer where you want to go

Pump the brakes rapidly and hold the wheel still

Turn off ABS and threshold brake

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What is generally the best way to handle an emergency when you have a choice?

Coast without using either

Only brake, never steer

Only steer, never brake

Combine braking and steering

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What common driver mistake can turn a small problem into a tragedy?

Using turn signals too early

Over‑reacting to a possible emergency

Driving slightly under the limit

Checking mirrors frequently

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Why shift to neutral during a skid caused by braking?

It prevents the skid from getting worse and lets the wheels roll so you can steer

It locks the wheels more firmly

It stops the engine to reduce speed

It increases engine braking

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What usually causes a skid on a slippery surface?

Too much braking, acceleration, or steering on low traction

Using low-beam headlights

Driving in a straight line

Driving at the speed limit

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On slippery surfaces, how should you make any driving movements?

With frequent hard braking

With rapid steering corrections

Quickly, to pass through the danger zone

Slowly, smoothly and gently, avoiding sudden movements

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After turning around an obstacle, what must you do before making a second steering movement?

Accelerate hard

Turn on your hazard lights

Shift to a lower gear

Get the vehicle going straight

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What is the basic rule for emergency braking?

Brake in a straight line with the wheels straight

Do not use the brakes at all

Pump the brakes rapidly while turning

Brake while turning sharply

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What is the first steering movement when trying to go around an object?

Apply the brakes hard

Counter-steer immediately

Steer in the direction you wish to go

Straighten the wheels

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If your vehicle begins to spin and you have time, what should you do?

Shift to neutral and lock all four wheels

Steer rapidly left and right

Accelerate hard

Turn off the headlights

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After drifting onto a soft shoulder, what is your first corrective action?

Accelerate to rejoin traffic quickly

Immediately pull hard left onto the road

Steer straight along the shoulder, gradually slowing down

Apply full brakes and stop on the shoulder

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When a skid results from braking and wheels are locked, what should you do first?

Accelerate out of the skid

Press the brake harder

Shift to neutral (declutch) and remove your foot from the brake

Turn the wheel sharply while braking

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In a skid from too much acceleration, what should you avoid doing?

Shifting to neutral

Steering

Looking ahead

Touching the brake

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In an emergency, what is the main difference between normal and emergency steering?

The type of steering wheel used

The speed and amount you turn the wheel

The gear you are in

The direction of steering

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When returning from a soft shoulder to the road, what steering action should you take?

Turn the wheel left, then almost immediately counter‑steer and straighten out

Keep the wheel straight and let the car climb onto the road on its own

Turn right then left repeatedly

Turn left and hold until fully on the road

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What is the correct order of steering movements to go around an obstacle?

Straighten out, steer, counter-steer

Counter-steer, steer, straighten out

Steer, straighten out, counter-steer

Steer, counter-steer, straighten out

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Using the “9 and 3” method, how do you know your front wheels are straight?

When the steering feels light

When the vehicle speeds up

When the car stops skidding

When your hands return to “9” and “3”

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In a non‑ABS vehicle, what should you do before steering around an object?

Shift to a lower gear

Turn the wheel sharply while keeping the brakes locked

Press the brake harder while steering

Take your foot off the brake so the wheels can roll

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Why is steering usually preferred over braking in an emergency?

Braking is illegal in emergencies

You can steer around an obstacle in a shorter distance than it takes to stop

Steering is less stressful

Braking always causes skids

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If your right wheels drop onto a soft shoulder, what should you NOT do?

Jerk the wheel to get back on the road or brake hard

Gradually slow down

Steer straight along the shoulder

Wait until there are no other vehicles around

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When your front wheels start to grip again after a sharp‑steering skid, what should you then do?

Look where you want to go and steer there

Stop steering and brake hard

Apply the parking brake

Turn the wheel back to full lock

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To avoid getting into a skid, what should you do first?

Adjust your speed to the conditions

Turn your steering wheel quickly

Drive close to the vehicle ahead

Use cruise control

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If a skid is caused by too much acceleration or cruise control on a slippery surface, what should you do?

Turn off the engine immediately

Shift to neutral, take your foot off the accelerator, look where you want to go and steer there

Increase acceleration to regain traction

Apply the brakes hard

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In most emergencies (unless using the accelerator to escape), what is generally recommended regarding the transmission?

Shift to neutral or declutch, if recommended for your vehicle

Always shift to first gear

Keep accelerating in the same gear

Always shift to reverse

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What will happen if you lock all four wheels during a spin?

The vehicle will spin in a straight line, continuing in its last direction of travel

The vehicle will immediately stop spinning

The vehicle will turn 180 degrees and stop

The vehicle will move sideways only

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This section covers critical topics such as handling tire blowouts, brake failure, skidding, and sudden obstacles. Drivers are tested on their knowledge of emergency stopping techniques, proper use of hazard lights, and steering out of danger. The importance of staying calm, making quick yet safe decisions, and knowing when to call for assistance is emphasized. Mastering this section ensures drivers are prepared to react effectively in emergencies, enhancing overall safety for themselves and others on Saskatchewan’s roads.