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

Coast without using either

Only steer, never brake

Only brake, never steer

Combine braking and steering

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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?

Apply full braking pressure

Accelerate to regain control

Shift to neutral and turn the wheel back towards the centre

Turn the wheel further in the same direction

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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 move sideways only

The vehicle will turn 180 degrees and stop

The vehicle will immediately stop spinning

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

The type of steering wheel used

The gear you are in

The speed and amount you turn the wheel

The direction of steering

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

Immediately pull hard left onto the road

Steer straight along the shoulder, gradually slowing down

Accelerate to rejoin traffic quickly

Apply full brakes and stop on the shoulder

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

“10 and 2”

One hand at the top of the wheel

One hand at the bottom of the wheel

“9 and 3”

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

Pump the brakes rapidly and hold the wheel still

Brake hard and steer where you want to go

Avoid braking and only steer

Turn off ABS and threshold brake

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

Steer, counter-steer, and straighten out

Turn the wheel to full lock and hold it

Straighten out only

Do not move the steering wheel

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

Looking ahead

Shifting to neutral

Steering

Touching the brake

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

Straight ahead and hold

Directly toward where you want to go

Toward the ditch

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

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

Look directly at the hazard

Look where you want to go and steer there

Look at the road edge

Look in your rear‑view mirror

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

Drive close to the vehicle ahead

Adjust your speed to the conditions

Turn your steering wheel quickly

Use cruise control

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When steering in an emergency, where should you look?

At the hazard you want to avoid

At your mirrors

Where you want to go

At the road directly in front of your hood

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

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

Turn off the engine immediately

Apply the brakes hard

Increase acceleration to regain traction

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

Straighten out, steer, counter-steer

Steer, counter-steer, straighten out

Steer, straighten out, counter-steer

Counter-steer, steer, straighten out

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

When the vehicle speeds up

When the car stops skidding

When your hands return to “9” and “3”

When the steering feels light

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Why shift to neutral during a skid caused by braking?

It locks the wheels more firmly

It stops the engine to reduce speed

It increases engine braking

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

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What usually causes a skid on a slippery surface?

Using low-beam headlights

Driving in a straight line

Driving at the speed limit

Too much braking, acceleration, or steering on low traction

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

Turn the wheel sharply while keeping the brakes locked

Press the brake harder while steering

Shift to a lower gear

Take your foot off the brake so the wheels can roll

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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

Always shift to reverse

Keep accelerating in the same gear

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

Using turn signals too early

Checking mirrors frequently

Driving slightly under the limit

Over‑reacting to a possible emergency

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

Shift to a lower gear

Accelerate hard

Get the vehicle going straight

Turn on your hazard lights

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

Waiting to see if it goes away

Turning the wheel as far as possible

Braking harder and harder

Taking action early so only small corrections are needed

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

Accelerate hard

Turn off the headlights

Steer rapidly left and right

Shift to neutral and lock all four wheels

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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

Turn left and hold until fully on the road

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

Turn right then left repeatedly

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

Your exact final speed

To instantly stop the spin

Where it spins

Your exact stopping distance

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

With rapid steering corrections

Slowly, smoothly and gently, avoiding sudden movements

Quickly, to pass through the danger zone

With frequent hard braking

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Why is steering usually preferred over braking in an emergency?

Braking always causes skids

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

Steering is less stressful

Braking is illegal in emergencies

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

Gradually slow down

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

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?

Apply the parking brake

Look where you want to go and steer there

Turn the wheel back to full lock

Stop steering and brake hard

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

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

Turn the wheel sharply while braking

Accelerate out of the skid

Press the brake harder

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

Hold the wheel still and wait

Turn the wheel fully to the left

Look where you want to go and steer there

Turn the wheel fully to the right

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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.