Vehicle Safety and Emergency Procedures Flashcards

What should a Maryland driver do if an emergency vehicle with lights and siren is approaching from behind?

Answer: Pull to the right edge of the road and stop

Maryland law requires drivers to immediately pull to the right and stop when an emergency vehicle with lights and siren approaches from any direction.

What is the correct action when a driver's accelerator pedal sticks while the vehicle is moving in Maryland?

Answer: Shift to neutral, apply brakes steadily, and steer to safety

Shifting to neutral disconnects the engine from the wheels, allowing brakes to slow the vehicle safely without turning off steering or power brakes.

In Maryland, how many seconds ahead should drivers scan the road in urban driving conditions?

Answer: 10 seconds

Drivers in urban areas should scan the road at least 10 seconds ahead to identify hazards and have adequate time to react.

What does Maryland law require drivers to do at the scene of an accident resulting in injury?

Answer: Stop, render reasonable aid, and report the crash to police

Maryland law mandates that drivers involved in injury accidents stop immediately, provide reasonable assistance to injured persons, and report the crash to authorities.

In Maryland, when must a driver report a collision to the MVA?

Answer: When damage exceeds $1,000 or there is any injury

Maryland requires drivers to file an accident report with the MVA when property damage exceeds $1,000 or when any person is injured or killed.

What is hydroplaning and what should a Maryland driver do to recover?

Answer: Loss of tire contact with wet road; ease off the gas and avoid hard braking or sharp steering

Hydroplaning occurs when tires ride on a film of water; recovery requires gently easing off the accelerator and steering straight until tires regain road contact.