2.17 - 2.19 - Driving Emergencies, ABS, Skid Control & Recovery

Question 1

True or False? Stopping is not always the safest thing to do in an emergency.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

What are some advantages of going right instead of left around an obstacle?

Answer 2

If a vehicle is coming towards you, going right will likely avoid hitting them as they may swerve back into their lane. If the shoulder is clear, the right will be safer because there may be a vehicle in the left lane.

Question 3

What is an “escape ramp”?

Answer 3

A ramp that uses soft gravel to slow a vehicle down whether it’s before a downgrade or going uphill.

Question 4

True or False? If a tire blows out, you should put the brakes on hard to stop quickly.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

How do you know if your vehicle has antilock brakes?

Answer 5

• Tractors, trucks and buses will have yellow ABS malfunction lamps on the instrument panel.
• Trailers will have yellow ABS malfunction lamps on the left side, either on the front or rear corner.
• Dollies manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 are required to have a lamp on the left side.

Question 6

What is the proper braking technique when driving a vehicle with antilock brakes?

Answer 6

• Use only the braking force necessary to stop safely and stay in control.
• Brake the same way, regardless of whether you have ABS on the bus, tractor, the trailer, or both.
• As you slow down, monitor your tractor and trailer and back off the brakes (if it is safe to do so) to stay in control.

Question 7

How do antilock brakes help you?

Answer 7

ABS helps you avoid wheel lock up and maintain control. You may or may not be able to stop faster with ABS but you should be able to steer around an obstacle while braking and avoid skids caused by over braking.