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

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

Speed up to reach the next exit

Begin to pull over to the shoulder

Stop immediately in your lane

Wait for the vehicle to stall before acting

2 / 20

What is the correct response to a tire blowout?

Brake hard immediately

Quickly swerve to the side of the road

Accelerate to maintain control

Take your foot off the gas and steer firmly

3 / 20

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

Shift the car into neutral

Pump the brake pedal

Call for help immediately

Apply the parking brake gently

4 / 20

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

Keep driving to avoid congestion

Take photos and post them online

Stop to offer help if police have not arrived

Honk to alert other drivers

5 / 20

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

Move their vehicle immediately

Leave the scene to call police

Stay at the scene and give all possible assistance

Only exchange insurance information

6 / 20

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

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

In every collision, regardless of damage

Only if you believe you are at fault

Only when there is a fatality

7 / 20

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

To make them more comfortable

Only if there is an immediate danger of fire or explosion

Never, under any circumstances

If they are blocking traffic

8 / 20

What does St. John Ambulance recommend all drivers carry?

A fire extinguisher

A well-stocked first-aid kit

A set of emergency tools

A high-visibility safety vest

9 / 20

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

Do not let anyone smoke or use flares near the vehicles

Disconnect the vehicle batteries

Open all vehicle hoods

Keep the engines running for warmth

10 / 20

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

Taking your foot off the gas pedal

Applying heavy braking

Slowing down gradually

Gripping the steering wheel firmly

11 / 20

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

Try to lift the pedal by slipping your foot under it

Shift to neutral and stop

Reach down with your hands to pull it up

Turn off the ignition immediately

12 / 20

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

Stop, turn off ignition, shift to neutral

Honk horn, shift to neutral, steer off road

Turn on hazard lights, shift to neutral, stop safely

Brake hard, turn off ignition, call for help

13 / 20

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

Ask another motorist to test your brakes

Attempt to fix the brakes yourself

Do not drive away and call for help

Drive slowly to the nearest mechanic

14 / 20

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

Lend you money for a tow truck

Help you change your tire

Call the police or automobile club for you

Give you a ride to the nearest gas station

15 / 20

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

In the driving lanes

Near an exit ramp

On the right shoulder

On the left shoulder

16 / 20

Is it legal to drive at night without headlights?

Yes, if you use your hazard lights

Yes, on well-lit city streets

Only if driving for a short distance

No, it is dangerous and illegal

17 / 20

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

Continue driving slowly

Pull over immediately

Check the switch

Turn on your hazard lights

18 / 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

19 / 20

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

Call for help or have someone else call

Turn off all engines

Set up warning flares

Move the injured people

20 / 20

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

Open the door to slow down

Turn off the ignition

Apply the parking brake gently but firmly

Steer sharply off the road

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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