Section 12a: Dealing with emergencies

The Ontario driving test evaluates your ability to handle unexpected situations, especially during the “Dealing with Emergencies” section.

Ontario Driving Test - Section 12a: Dealing with emergencies

1 / 20

According to the text, what must every driver involved in a collision do?

Leave the scene to call police

Move their vehicle immediately

Stay at the scene and give all possible assistance

Only exchange insurance information

2 / 20

Is it legal to drive at night without headlights?

Only if driving for a short distance

Yes, if you use your hazard lights

Yes, on well-lit city streets

No, it is dangerous and illegal

3 / 20

If your wheels go off the pavement, what should you avoid doing?

Gripping the steering wheel firmly

Applying heavy braking

Taking your foot off the gas pedal

Slowing down gradually

4 / 20

While waiting for help in a disabled vehicle on a freeway, what is the safest thing to do?

Raise the hood to signal for help

Get out and stand behind your vehicle

Accept a ride from the first person who stops

Stay in your vehicle with the doors locked

5 / 20

In a collision with injuries, what is the first step you should take?

Move the injured people

Set up warning flares

Call for help or have someone else call

Turn off all engines

6 / 20

If you cannot unstick the gas pedal with your foot, what is the correct sequence of actions?

Turn on hazard lights, shift to neutral, stop safely

Brake hard, turn off ignition, call for help

Stop, turn off ignition, shift to neutral

Honk horn, shift to neutral, steer off road

7 / 20

What is the correct response to a tire blowout?

Accelerate to maintain control

Brake hard immediately

Quickly swerve to the side of the road

Take your foot off the gas and steer firmly

8 / 20

What is the first thing you should do if your headlights go out at night?

Pull over immediately

Continue driving slowly

Turn on your hazard lights

Check the switch

9 / 20

At the first sign of trouble on a freeway, what should you do?

Wait for the vehicle to stall before acting

Begin to pull over to the shoulder

Speed up to reach the next exit

Stop immediately in your lane

10 / 20

What is the first action to take if your gas pedal sticks?

Turn off the ignition immediately

Shift to neutral and stop

Reach down with your hands to pull it up

Try to lift the pedal by slipping your foot under it

11 / 20

After you successfully stop your vehicle after a total brake failure, what should you do?

Drive slowly to the nearest mechanic

Attempt to fix the brakes yourself

Do not drive away and call for help

Ask another motorist to test your brakes

12 / 20

If a stranger stops to help you on the freeway, what should you ask them to do?

Call the police or automobile club for you

Help you change your tire

Give you a ride to the nearest gas station

Lend you money for a tow truck

13 / 20

What is a major safety precaution at a collision scene to prevent fire?

Keep the engines running for warmth

Disconnect the vehicle batteries

Open all vehicle hoods

Do not let anyone smoke or use flares near the vehicles

14 / 20

What is the first thing you should try if your brakes fail?

Shift the car into neutral

Apply the parking brake gently

Pump the brake pedal

Call for help immediately

15 / 20

What does St. John Ambulance recommend all drivers carry?

A well-stocked first-aid kit

A fire extinguisher

A set of emergency tools

A high-visibility safety vest

16 / 20

When pulling over on a freeway for an emergency, where should you never stop?

In the driving lanes

On the left shoulder

Near an exit ramp

On the right shoulder

17 / 20

By law, when must you report a collision to the police?

Only if you believe you are at fault

Only when there is a fatality

In every collision, regardless of damage

When there are injuries or property damage exceeding $2,000

18 / 20

If you are not personally involved in a collision but are the first to arrive, what should you do?

Honk to alert other drivers

Stop to offer help if police have not arrived

Keep driving to avoid congestion

Take photos and post them online

19 / 20

If pumping the brake pedal does not work, what should you do next?

Apply the parking brake gently but firmly

Open the door to slow down

Steer sharply off the road

Turn off the ignition

20 / 20

When is it acceptable to move injured people at a collision scene?

To make them more comfortable

Never, under any circumstances

Only if there is an immediate danger of fire or explosion

If they are blocking traffic

Your score is

Drivers must demonstrate calmness and quick thinking when facing hazards like brake failure, tire blowouts, or sudden obstacles. Essential steps include keeping both hands on the wheel, signaling if possible, and steering safely to the roadside. Candidates are expected to know how to use hazard lights, maintain control, and avoid abrupt maneuvers. Understanding these emergency procedures is crucial for passing the test and ensuring everyone’s safety on Ontario roads.

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