G2 Emergency Situations and Defensive Driving

Question 1

If your brakes suddenly fail while driving in Ontario, what is the FIRST action you should take?

Accepted Answer

Pump the brake pedal rapidly to build up pressure

Answer

Immediately steer off the road into a ditch

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Turn off the ignition right away

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Open the car door and drag your foot

Question 2

What does defensive driving primarily involve in Ontario?

Accepted Answer

Anticipating the actions of others and preparing for hazards in advance

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Driving as fast as traffic allows to reduce road time

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Following the vehicle ahead very closely to maintain traffic flow

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Using your horn frequently to alert other drivers

Question 3

If you experience a tire blowout at highway speed in Ontario, you should:

Accepted Answer

Grip the wheel firmly, ease off the gas, and steer straight to slow gradually

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Brake hard immediately to stop as fast as possible

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Swerve sharply to the shoulder

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Shift into reverse to slow down

Question 4

When should Ontario G2 drivers use their hazard lights while driving?

Accepted Answer

Only when the vehicle is stopped or moving very slowly due to an emergency

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Whenever driving in heavy rain

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To signal a lane change on a highway

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Whenever driving slower than the posted speed limit

Question 5

What is the safest following distance a G2 driver should maintain in good conditions in Ontario?

Accepted Answer

3 seconds

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1 second

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2 seconds

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5 seconds

Question 6

If an emergency vehicle with lights and sirens is approaching from behind in Ontario, you must:

Accepted Answer

Pull to the right side of the road and stop

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Speed up to clear the area quickly

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Brake suddenly wherever you are

Answer

Move to the left lane and continue driving