1. Emergency Situations

2. What is the best procedure to follow in the event one of the following driving emergencies happens to you?

3. Tire Blowout: Grip wheel firmly, keep vehicle going straight Slow down gradually by taking foot off of gas. DO NOT BRAKE. Pull over to the side of the road

4. Skids; if the rear of the car starts to skid: Take foot off the gas Slowly turn in the direction the rear of the car is skidding Do not over steer

5. Running off the pavement: Slow down Regain control of the vehicle Steer slowly back onto the roadway when safe

6. Car breakdown: Try to pull off the road Raise the hood Put on emergency flashing lights Set flares

7. Collision is impossible to avoid: Turn away from on coming traffic Choose something that will “give” rather than something hard

8. Brake failure: Shift to low gear Pump brake Use emergency brake if necessary

9. Hydroplaning : Tires loose contact with the road surface due to a film of water between the tires and the roadway. (Braking is impossible, turning is not possible.) Grip wheel firmly steer straight ease off of gas

10. To avoid hydroplaning: Do not drive on badly worn tires Slow down when there is heavy rain, standing water or slush Never use cruise control during rain

11. Tailgating: Following to closely (no space cushion) Move to the right and let the person pass you

12. Highway Hypnosis: A trance like state Keep your eyes moving

13. Wet roads: Roads are most slippery in the first few minutes it start to rain.

14. If you miss an exit on the highway: Go to the next exit and turn around Never attempt to back up

15. If you miss an exit on the highway: Go to the next exit and turn around Never attempt to back up

16. Hand-held phones can be used: To report a fire, a traffic accident or a medical emergency.

17. What is the standard accident prevention formula: Be alert Be prepared Act in time

18. The law in NJ states to keep right except: When impractical to travel on that side of the road. One way street. When passing

19. Law for child and restraint seats: Must be in a restraint seat anywhere in the car until child is 80lbs. or 8 years old

20. What do seatbelts do? Keep you from being thrown from the car. Slow your body down with the car. Keep you from sliding on the on the seat.