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

Looking ahead

Steering

Shifting to neutral

Touching the brake

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

The direction of steering

The type of steering wheel used

The gear you are in

The speed and amount you turn the wheel

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

Steer straight along the shoulder, gradually slowing down

Apply full brakes and stop on the shoulder

Accelerate to rejoin traffic quickly

Immediately pull hard left onto the road

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

Driving slightly under the limit

Using turn signals too early

Over‑reacting to a possible emergency

Checking mirrors frequently

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

One hand at the top of the wheel

“10 and 2”

“9 and 3”

One hand at the bottom of the wheel

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

Turn the wheel fully to the left

Look where you want to go and steer there

Hold the wheel still and wait

Turn the wheel fully to the right

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

Look where you want to go and steer there

Look in your rear‑view mirror

Look directly at the hazard

Look at the road edge

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Why is steering usually preferred over braking in an emergency?

Braking is illegal in emergencies

Steering is less stressful

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

Braking always causes skids

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

Accelerate hard

Steer rapidly left and right

Turn off the headlights

Shift to neutral and lock all four wheels

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

Steer straight along the shoulder

Wait until there are no other vehicles around

Gradually slow down

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

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What is the basic rule for emergency braking?

Do not use the brakes at all

Pump the brakes rapidly while turning

Brake while turning sharply

Brake in a straight line with the wheels straight

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

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

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

Turn left and hold until fully on the road

Turn right then left repeatedly

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When steering in an emergency, where should you look?

Where you want to go

At the hazard you want to avoid

At the road directly in front of your hood

At your mirrors

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

To instantly stop the spin

Your exact stopping distance

Your exact final speed

Where it spins

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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

Press the brake harder

Accelerate out of the skid

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

Turn off the engine

Brake hard and stay in your lane

Pump the brakes while going straight

Steer around the obstacle

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

Turn your steering wheel quickly

Drive close to the vehicle ahead

Adjust your speed to the conditions

Use cruise control

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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 steering feels light

When the car stops skidding

When your hands return to “9” and “3”

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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

Toward the ditch

Directly toward where you want to go

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

Increase acceleration to regain traction

Apply the brakes hard

Turn off the engine immediately

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

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

The vehicle will move sideways only

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

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What usually causes a skid on a slippery surface?

Driving in a straight line

Too much braking, acceleration, or steering on low traction

Driving at the speed limit

Using low-beam headlights

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

Turn the wheel back to full lock

Apply the parking brake

Stop steering and brake hard

Look where you want to go and steer there

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Why shift to neutral during a skid caused by braking?

It locks the wheels more firmly

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

It stops the engine to reduce speed

It increases engine braking

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

Taking action early so only small corrections are needed

Braking harder and harder

Turning the wheel as far as possible

Waiting to see if it goes away

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

Do not move the steering wheel

Steer, counter-steer, and straighten out

Straighten out only

Turn the wheel to full lock and hold it

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

Straighten the wheels

Counter-steer immediately

Apply the brakes hard

Steer in the direction you wish to go

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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

Turn off ABS and threshold brake

Avoid braking and only steer

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

Counter-steer, steer, straighten out

Straighten out, steer, counter-steer

Steer, counter-steer, straighten out

Steer, straighten out, counter-steer

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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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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 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

Apply full braking pressure

Turn the wheel further in the same direction

Shift to neutral and turn the wheel back towards the centre

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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.