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

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

Accelerate to clear the area quickly

Turn on your high beams repeatedly

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

Keep driving using only interior lights

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

Close your eyes and keep your foot firmly on the brake

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

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

Maintain full braking and steer sharply away at the last moment

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

The front wheels will lock up

The engine may stall immediately

The back of the car may fishtail

The steering wheel will spin freely

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

Keeping both hands on the wheel

Releasing the accelerator gradually

Attempting to return to the road too early

Driving slowly down the ditch

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

Gently steering down the ditch and easing off the accelerator

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

Gradually releasing the accelerator and avoiding obstacles slowly

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

Rely solely on other vehicles’ headlights

Use only turn signals as forward lighting

Continue driving with no lights

Turn on parking lights or hazard lights

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

Accelerate to clear the area

Turn off your headlights to avoid startling it

Swerve sharply to avoid the animal at all costs

Brake firmly and stay in control, avoiding swerving

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

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

Never touch it in a brake failure situation

Pull it as hard and fast as possible to stop quickly

Use it only when the car is already stopped

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

Maintain or increase speed to pass through quickly

Ignore them in good weather

Watch for wildlife and reduce your speed accordingly

Use only low-beam headlights

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

January and February

July and August

March and April

May and June

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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

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

Continue driving slowly to your destination

Turn the vehicle off and abandon it

Do not drive any further and call for help

Release the parking brake and test the brakes at high speed

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

Tremendous steering and wheel vibration

Sudden increase in engine speed

Complete loss of all vehicle lights

Immediate power steering failure

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

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

Shift directly into park while moving

Pump the accelerator rapidly

Turn off all vehicle lights and coast

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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

Turn sharply to get back onto the road

Accelerate to climb back up the slope

Immediately brake as hard as possible

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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

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If your accelerator sticks, what should you do first?

Pump the accelerator repeatedly

Turn the key off immediately while in drive

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

Steer sharply from side to side to dislodge it

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

The vehicle automatically shuts off

The accelerator stops working

The steering wheel locks completely

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

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

It should be pumped quickly to restore pressure

It must be ignored while using only the parking brake

It no longer affects the vehicle at all

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

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

At dawn and dusk

Midday only

Late morning only

Midnight only

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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 lock up and cannot be moved

They continue to function normally

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

Immediately jerk the wheel back toward the road

Accelerate hard to jump the ditch

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

Slam on the brakes and close your eyes

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

Keep full acceleration until you reach a safe place

Gradually ease off the accelerator and gently brake

Pump the brakes rapidly

Apply the parking brake only

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

Constantly scanning the road from shoulder to shoulder and staying alert

Driving with windows closed at all times

Driving in the centre of the road

Using cruise control in wildlife areas

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

Pour water on the pedal

Use the parking brake repeatedly

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

Pull up on the accelerator with your hand while driving

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

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

Pass at normal speed without slowing

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

Steer hard in the opposite direction of the skid

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

Turn the wheel rapidly from side to side

Let go of the steering wheel

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

Immediately slam on the brakes

Shift to park while moving

Turn sharply toward the shoulder

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

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

Accelerate to regain control

Grip the steering wheel tightly and avoid steering sharply

Turn the wheel violently away from the shoulder

Brake hard and steer quickly back onto the pavement

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

Stop in the lane of oncoming traffic

Turn sharply back onto the road as quickly as possible

Brake hard and hold the wheel straight only

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

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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.