Chapter 5-10b: Emergency driving

The “Emergency Driving” section of the Saskatchewan written driving test evaluates your knowledge of how to handle urgent situations behind the wheel.

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

1 / 30

What can a tire blow-out cause that the driver should not be alarmed by?

Complete loss of all vehicle lights

Tremendous steering and wheel vibration

Sudden increase in engine speed

Immediate power steering failure

2 / 30

If an animal appears suddenly and surprises you, how should you respond?

Swerve sharply to avoid the animal at all costs

Accelerate to clear the area

Turn off your headlights to avoid startling it

Brake firmly and stay in control, avoiding swerving

3 / 30

If your headlights suddenly fail at night, what is your first priority?

Keep driving using only interior lights

Accelerate to clear the area quickly

Immediately slow down, maintain your course, pull over, and stop

Turn on your high beams repeatedly

4 / 30

If you go off the road in a critical location, such as just before a bridge, how should you return to the road?

Brake hard and hold the wheel straight only

Stop in the lane of oncoming traffic

Treat it like an emergency lane change: steer, counter-steer, then straighten

Turn sharply back onto the road as quickly as possible

5 / 30

When a rear-wheel blow-out causes fishtailing, how should you steer?

Avoid over-correcting; just brake gently and steer where you want to go

Steer hard in the opposite direction of the skid

Turn the wheel rapidly from side to side

Let go of the steering wheel

6 / 30

If you suddenly find yourself going into a ditch, how should you respond at first?

Accelerate hard to jump the ditch

Immediately jerk the wheel back toward the road

Avoid over-reacting and take a moment to think before acting

Slam on the brakes and close your eyes

7 / 30

What is your best defence to prevent a collision with animals?

Using cruise control in wildlife areas

Constantly scanning the road from shoulder to shoulder and staying alert

Driving in the centre of the road

Driving with windows closed at all times

8 / 30

During what times of year is the risk of wildlife collisions particularly high due to salt and insects?

March and April

January and February

May and June

July and August

9 / 30

If your accelerator sticks, what should you do first?

Steer sharply from side to side to dislodge it

Turn the key off immediately while in drive

Shift to neutral (or declutch), slow down, pull over, and stop

Pump the accelerator repeatedly

10 / 30

In a ditch situation, which actions should you avoid because they can cause a rollover?

Hard braking, violent steering, and trying to get back on the road too soon

Holding the wheel firmly and looking where you want to go

Gently steering down the ditch and easing off the accelerator

Gradually releasing the accelerator and avoiding obstacles slowly

11 / 30

In the event of partial hydraulic brake failure, what should you remember about the brake pedal?

Even if it goes to the floor, it still has stopping power

It no longer affects the vehicle at all

It must be ignored while using only the parking brake

It should be pumped quickly to restore pressure

12 / 30

If your headlights will not come back on after checking switches, what should you do?

Continue driving with no lights

Rely solely on other vehicles’ headlights

Use only turn signals as forward lighting

Turn on parking lights or hazard lights

13 / 30

After stopping with a stuck accelerator, how might you try to free it?

Use the parking brake repeatedly

Pour water on the pedal

Turn the key off and try unsticking the pedal with your feet

Pull up on the accelerator with your hand while driving

14 / 30

When animals are being herded or you approach horseback riders on the road, what should you do?

Pass at normal speed without slowing

Slow down, wait for direction from the herder or rider, and do not use your horn

Drive closely behind to hurry them along

Honk repeatedly to move them faster

15 / 30

When your vehicle leaves the paved road onto a soft shoulder, what is the most important initial action?

Accelerate to regain control

Turn the wheel violently away from the shoulder

Brake hard and steer quickly back onto the pavement

Grip the steering wheel tightly and avoid steering sharply

16 / 30

When are wildlife collisions most likely to occur during the day?

Midday only

Late morning only

At dawn and dusk

Midnight only

17 / 30

What is the main cause of rollovers after leaving the roadway into a ditch or soft shoulder?

Driving slowly down the ditch

Attempting to return to the road too early

Keeping both hands on the wheel

Releasing the accelerator gradually

18 / 30

If the engine stalls and you lose power assistance, what can you try to regain it?

Shift directly into park while moving

Pump the accelerator rapidly

Shift to neutral, re-start the engine, then return the shift lever to drive

Turn off all vehicle lights and coast

19 / 30

If you experience a front or rear tire blow-out, what should you do first?

Immediately slam on the brakes

Turn sharply toward the shoulder

Shift to park while moving

Look where you want to go and steer there, holding the wheel firmly

20 / 30

When you see yellow wildlife warning signs, how should you adjust your driving?

Maintain or increase speed to pass through quickly

Watch for wildlife and reduce your speed accordingly

Ignore them in good weather

Use only low-beam headlights

21 / 30

With a modern brake system, what should you NOT do in a brake failure situation?

Pump the brakes

Use the parking lights

Shift to a lower gear

Grasp the steering wheel firmly

22 / 30

What might happen with a rear-wheel blow-out?

The back of the car may fishtail

The front wheels will lock up

The steering wheel will spin freely

The engine may stall immediately

23 / 30

During a tire blow-out, how should you use the accelerator and brakes?

Gradually ease off the accelerator and gently brake

Apply the parking brake only

Keep full acceleration until you reach a safe place

Pump the brakes rapidly

24 / 30

After stopping a vehicle that has experienced brake failure, what should you do next?

Continue driving slowly to your destination

Do not drive any further and call for help

Turn the vehicle off and abandon it

Release the parking brake and test the brakes at high speed

25 / 30

If a collision with wildlife is unavoidable, what should you try to do just before impact?

Steer directly toward the animal’s head for a quick stop

Close your eyes and keep your foot firmly on the brake

Maintain full braking and steer sharply away at the last moment

Aim for where the animal came from, try for a glancing blow, and let up on the brake

26 / 30

Why is it considered acceptable to keep driving in a ditch in some situations?

It helps avoid a rollover, which is more dangerous than being towed out

It allows you to quickly rejoin traffic at high speed

It is required by law in all emergency situations

It guarantees there will be no vehicle damage

27 / 30

What happens to power-assisted brakes and steering if the engine stalls?

You lose power assistance and must apply much more force to operate them

They automatically switch to battery power

They continue to function normally

They lock up and cannot be moved

28 / 30

How should you use the parking brake to help slow a vehicle with brake failure?

Pull it as hard and fast as possible to stop quickly

Apply it carefully to avoid rear wheel lock, adjusting the release to vary pressure

Use it only when the car is already stopped

Never touch it in a brake failure situation

29 / 30

When you find yourself driving into a ditch, which action is most important to avoid a rollover?

Drive down the ditch, steering gently down the slope

Immediately brake as hard as possible

Accelerate to climb back up the slope

Turn sharply to get back onto the road

30 / 30

If one half of the brake system fails, what will you usually notice?

The vehicle automatically shuts off

The brake warning light comes on and you must push much harder on the pedal

The steering wheel locks completely

The accelerator stops working

Your score is

This section includes recognizing and responding to emergencies such as tire blowouts, sudden skids, brake failure, and unexpected obstacles. Test-takers must understand safe emergency stopping procedures, the correct use of hazard lights, and how to maintain control during stressful moments. The section also covers when and how to seek help and emphasizes the importance of staying calm under pressure. Mastering emergency driving concepts is essential for keeping Saskatchewan roads safer and preparing drivers for real-life crisis scenarios.