LTO Vehicle Safety and Emergencies 5

Question 1

What is hydroplaning, and how can it be prevented?

Accepted Answer

Loss of traction when tires ride on a film of water; prevented by reducing speed in wet conditions

Answer

Hydroplaning occurs when water lifts the tires off the road surface; maintaining lower speeds and proper tire tread minimizes the risk.

Question 2

When driving in dense fog, you should use:

Accepted Answer

Low-beam headlights or fog lights

Answer

High beams reflect off fog and reduce visibility; low beams or dedicated fog lights illuminate the road without causing glare.

Question 3

Which action should you take FIRST when your vehicle begins to skid?

Accepted Answer

Steer into the direction of the skid

Answer

Steering into the skid (the direction the rear is sliding) helps realign the vehicle and restore traction.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of the vehicle's Electronic Stability Control (ESC)?

Accepted Answer

To automatically apply brakes to individual wheels to prevent skidding and loss of control

Answer

ESC detects loss of steering control and selectively brakes individual wheels to help the driver maintain directional control.

Question 5

If you are involved in an accident with injuries, your immediate priority after ensuring your own safety is to:

Accepted Answer

Call emergency services (911) as quickly as possible

Answer

Calling emergency services immediately ensures that trained medical personnel arrive as quickly as possible to assist injured parties.

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