G2 Emergency Situations and Defensive Driving 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: If your brakes suddenly fail while driving in Ontario, what is the FIRST action you should take?
- Immediately steer off the road into a ditch
- Pump the brake pedal rapidly to build up pressure (Correct answer)
- Turn off the ignition right away
- Open the car door and drag your foot
Correct answer: Pump the brake pedal rapidly to build up pressure
Pumping the brake pedal rapidly can restore hydraulic pressure in non-ABS vehicles and may regain some braking ability.
Question 2: What does defensive driving primarily involve in Ontario?
- Driving as fast as traffic allows to reduce road time
- Anticipating the actions of others and preparing for hazards in advance (Correct answer)
- Following the vehicle ahead very closely to maintain traffic flow
- Using your horn frequently to alert other drivers
Correct answer: Anticipating the actions of others and preparing for hazards in advance
Defensive driving means staying alert, scanning ahead, and anticipating potential dangers so you can react safely before a crisis occurs.
Question 3: If you experience a tire blowout at highway speed in Ontario, you should:
- Brake hard immediately to stop as fast as possible
- Grip the wheel firmly, ease off the gas, and steer straight to slow gradually (Correct answer)
- Swerve sharply to the shoulder
- Shift into reverse to slow down
Correct answer: Grip the wheel firmly, ease off the gas, and steer straight to slow gradually
Gripping the wheel and gradually reducing speed prevents loss of control; hard braking or sharp steering can cause a dangerous skid or rollover.
Question 4: When should Ontario G2 drivers use their hazard lights while driving?
- Whenever driving in heavy rain
- Only when the vehicle is stopped or moving very slowly due to an emergency (Correct answer)
- To signal a lane change on a highway
- Whenever driving slower than the posted speed limit
Correct answer: Only when the vehicle is stopped or moving very slowly due to an emergency
Hazard lights should be used when a vehicle is stopped or barely moving and poses a danger to other traffic, not as a substitute for turn signals while driving.
Question 5: What is the safest following distance a G2 driver should maintain in good conditions in Ontario?
- 1 second
- 2 seconds
- 3 seconds (Correct answer)
- 5 seconds
Correct answer: 3 seconds
A minimum 3-second following distance gives drivers time to perceive a hazard and brake safely before reaching the vehicle ahead.
Question 6: If an emergency vehicle with lights and sirens is approaching from behind in Ontario, you must:
- Speed up to clear the area quickly
- Pull to the right side of the road and stop (Correct answer)
- Brake suddenly wherever you are
- Move to the left lane and continue driving
Correct answer: Pull to the right side of the road and stop
Ontario law requires drivers to pull to the right and stop to allow emergency vehicles to pass safely and quickly.
G2 Emergency Situations and Defensive Driving 1
If your brakes suddenly fail while driving in Ontario, what is the FIRST action you should take?