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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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

Gradually releasing the accelerator and avoiding obstacles slowly

Gently steering down the ditch and easing off the accelerator

Holding the wheel firmly and looking where you want to go

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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

Keep driving using only interior lights

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

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

Accelerate to clear the area

Brake firmly and stay in control, avoiding swerving

Swerve sharply to avoid the animal at all costs

Turn off your headlights to avoid startling it

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

Do not drive any further and call for help

Continue driving slowly to your destination

Release the parking brake and test the brakes at high speed

Turn the vehicle off and abandon it

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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

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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

Use only low-beam headlights

Ignore them in good weather

Watch for wildlife and reduce your speed accordingly

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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

Attempting to return to the road too early

Releasing the accelerator gradually

Driving slowly down the ditch

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

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

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

Close your eyes and keep your foot firmly on the brake

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

The accelerator stops working

The steering wheel locks completely

The vehicle automatically shuts off

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

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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

Let go of the steering wheel

Turn the wheel rapidly from side to side

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

Midday only

At dawn and dusk

Midnight only

Late morning only

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

It is required by law in all emergency situations

It guarantees there will be no vehicle damage

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

It allows you to quickly rejoin traffic at high speed

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

Pull up on the accelerator with your hand while driving

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

Pour water on the pedal

Use the parking brake repeatedly

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

Immediate power steering failure

Sudden increase in engine speed

Tremendous steering and wheel vibration

Complete loss of all vehicle lights

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

Continue driving with no lights

Turn on parking lights or hazard lights

Rely solely on other vehicles’ headlights

Use only turn signals as forward lighting

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

Use it only when the car is already stopped

Never touch it in a brake failure situation

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

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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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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

Turn off all vehicle lights and coast

Pump the accelerator rapidly

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

Honk repeatedly to move them faster

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

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If your accelerator sticks, what should you do first?

Pump the accelerator repeatedly

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

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

Slam on the brakes and close your eyes

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

Immediately jerk the wheel back toward the road

Accelerate hard to jump the ditch

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

Accelerate to climb back up the slope

Drive down the ditch, steering gently down the slope

Immediately brake as hard as possible

Turn sharply to get back onto the road

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

Turn the wheel violently away from the shoulder

Grip the steering wheel tightly and avoid steering sharply

Brake hard and steer quickly back onto the pavement

Accelerate to regain control

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

July and August

May and June

March and April

January and February

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

It must be ignored while using only the parking brake

It no longer affects the vehicle at all

It should be pumped quickly to restore pressure

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

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

Grasp the steering wheel firmly

Shift to a lower gear

Use the parking lights

Pump the brakes

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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

Pump the brakes rapidly

Keep full acceleration until you reach a safe place

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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?

Brake hard and hold the wheel straight only

Turn sharply back onto the road as quickly as possible

Stop in the lane of oncoming traffic

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

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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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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.