Hawaii Car / Permit: Handling Emergencies Practice Test

Question 1

What does the manual name as the commonest cause of skidding?

Accepted Answer

Excessive speed for the existing conditions — Most skids start with a sudden change of direction or speed, and traveling too fast for the road and traffic conditions is the usual reason behind them.

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Worn windscreen wipers

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A heavy load in the boot

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Under-inflated tires

Question 2

A car is coming straight at you in your own lane. What does the manual tell you to do?

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Flash, sound the horn, slow and steer right off the road if you must — Flash your lamps and sound the horn, then slow quickly and steer right into whatever clear ground you can find. Driving into the oncoming lane is specifically ruled out.

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Accelerate to pass it on the left

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Steer left into the lane the other car has left

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Brake hard and hold your lane

Question 3

The accelerator sticks open while you are driving. What sequence does the manual give?

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Slap the pedal, kill the ignition without locking the steering, brake, pull off — Slap the pedal down and release it hard, turn the ignition off far enough to kill the engine but not to lock the steering, brake, and pull off into a safe area.

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Shift into neutral and coast for as long as possible

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Turn the key all the way to lock immediately

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Steer onto the shoulder and jump clear

Question 4

Your brakes have failed completely. What is the first step the manual gives?

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Pump the brake pedal quickly — Pump the pedal quickly first, then select a lower gear, hunt for an escape route such as a side road or open ground, warn others with lights and horn, and ease the parking brake on to bring the car to rest.

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Switch the engine off

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Steer into the oncoming lane

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Yank the parking brake up hard

Question 5

Somebody is injured at a crash scene. What does the manual caution against?

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Moving the injured person unnecessarily — Do not move an injured person more than you must. Clumsy handling can turn a minor injury into a serious one; keep them warm, control heavy bleeding with direct pressure and shield them from traffic.

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Calling for an ambulance

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Keeping the injured person warm

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Applying direct pressure to heavy bleeding

Question 6

You have had to leave your disabled vehicle and walk along a highway. Which way should you face?

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Facing the traffic, well clear of the roadway — Walk facing the traffic and stay well clear of the roadway. On a freeway you should not walk at all - remain with the vehicle until help reaches you.

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On the shoulder of the opposite carriageway

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With the traffic, so drivers see your back

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Along the center line where you are most visible

Question 7

There is a fire in your vehicle. Which of these must you not do?

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Use water on a petrol, oil or electrical fire — Water must never be thrown on a petrol, oil or electrical fire. Move clear of traffic, switch everything off, get everyone out and away, and smother a small fire with an extinguisher, dirt, sand or a blanket.

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Turn off the ignition and electrical switches

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Get everyone out and clear of the roadway

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Smother a small fire with sand or a blanket

Question 8

A tire bursts while you are driving. What must you not do?

Accepted Answer

Do not put your foot on the brake — Braking after a blowout can leave the vehicle uncontrollable. Hold the wheel firmly, let the speed fall away on its own, then brake gently once you are crawling.

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Do not lift off the accelerator

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Do not switch on the hazard lights

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Do not hold the steering wheel tightly

Question 9

When must a traffic crash in Hawaii be reported to the police straight away?

Accepted Answer

Whenever there is injury, death, or damage of $3,000 or more — Any crash that injures somebody to any degree, kills somebody, or damages property to the value of $3,000 or above has to be reported at once by the quickest means available.

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Only when a vehicle has to be towed

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Only when the drivers cannot agree who was at fault

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Only when somebody is taken to hospital

Question 10

You have hit an unattended parked car. What does the law require?

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Stop and find the owner, or leave a note with your name, address and the circumstances — Stop and find the owner. If you cannot, leave a written note giving your name, your address and how the crash happened.

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Report it within thirty days

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Leave only your telephone number on the windscreen

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Drive on if the damage looks minor

Question 11

A wheel comes off your vehicle. Which procedure does the manual point you to?

Accepted Answer

The same one used for a burst tire — Losing a wheel is handled the same way as a burst tire. Expect the brakes to fail partly or completely, and know that once you stop the vehicle will have to be towed.

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The procedure for a stuck accelerator

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The procedure for a skid

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Brake hard immediately

Question 12

Your car has broken down where it cannot be moved and there is no safe place nearby. What should the occupants do?

Accepted Answer

Stay inside the vehicle — If nowhere safe can be reached on foot, the people in the car should stay inside it. Raise the bonnet and tie a white cloth to the aerial or door handle to show you need help.

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Walk along the road to the nearest town

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Stand in front of the car to warn traffic

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Push the car into the traffic lane

Hawaii Car / Permit: Handling Emergencies practice test

Study questions with answers

1. What does the manual name as the commonest cause of skidding?

2. A car is coming straight at you in your own lane. What does the manual tell you to do?

3. The accelerator sticks open while you are driving. What sequence does the manual give?

4. Your brakes have failed completely. What is the first step the manual gives?

5. Somebody is injured at a crash scene. What does the manual caution against?

6. You have had to leave your disabled vehicle and walk along a highway. Which way should you face?

7. There is a fire in your vehicle. Which of these must you not do?

8. A tire bursts while you are driving. What must you not do?

9. When must a traffic crash in Hawaii be reported to the police straight away?

10. You have hit an unattended parked car. What does the law require?

11. A wheel comes off your vehicle. Which procedure does the manual point you to?

12. Your car has broken down where it cannot be moved and there is no safe place nearby. What should the occupants do?

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