Emergency Situations and Defensive Driving Flashcards

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

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.

What does defensive driving primarily involve in Ontario?

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Answer: 3 seconds

A minimum 3-second following distance gives drivers time to perceive a hazard and brake safely before reaching the vehicle ahead.

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

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.