Emergency Questions

Question 1

You are driving on a country road at night when your vehicle headlights suddenly go out. What is the safest thing to do?

Answer 1

Pull over and turn on hazard lights.

Question 2

If you are a driver involved in a crash, what is the FIRST action you should take?

Answer 2

Stop and check to see if anyone is hurt and help them.

Question 3

If you are the driver and hurt somebody in a crash, who must you report it to?

Answer 3

The police.

Question 4

When should you use your hazard lights?

Answer 4

When your vehicle becomes a temporary hazard to others, i.e. if it’s broken down or if you’re changing a tyre.

Question 5

What should you do if you are driving and become sleepy?

Answer 5

Pull over in a safe place, as far off the road as possible
take a 15–20 minute power nap in the passenger seat. Wait at least 10 minutes before you start driving again, to make sure that you’re completely awake.

Question 6

When must you pull over and allow an ambulance or fire engine to pass?

Answer 6

When it’s using sirens and/or flashing lights.

Question 7

What does a reflectorised triangle placed on the side of the road mean?

Answer 7

It means there’s a breakdown or crash ahead.

Question 8

You are driving past a line of parked cars. You notice a ball bouncing out into the road ahead. What should you do?

Answer 8

Slow down and be prepared to take action.

Question 9

What must you do if glass falls on to the road from your vehicle?

Answer 9

Remove it as quickly as possible.

Question 10

What should you do if an ambulance comes up behind you, flashing red lights or sounding its siren?

Answer 10

Pull over and allow it to pass.