TDC - Theoretical Driving Course Exam Theoretical Driving Course Handling Roadside Emergencies 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When your vehicle breaks down on a highway, where should you place your early warning device (EWD)?
- Directly behind the vehicle
- At least 4 meters behind the vehicle
- At least 10 meters behind the vehicle on a highway (Correct answer)
- At the nearest intersection only
Correct answer: At least 10 meters behind the vehicle on a highway
On highways, the EWD must be placed at least 10 meters behind the stalled vehicle to give approaching drivers sufficient time and distance to slow down safely.
Question 2: If a tire blows out while you are driving at highway speed, what is the correct immediate response?
- Slam the brakes immediately to stop as fast as possible
- Grip the steering wheel firmly, ease off the accelerator, and steer straight (Correct answer)
- Turn the steering wheel sharply toward the shoulder
- Shift into neutral and apply the handbrake
Correct answer: Grip the steering wheel firmly, ease off the accelerator, and steer straight
Sudden braking or sharp steering during a blowout can cause loss of control. Gripping the wheel firmly and gradually reducing speed allows you to maintain directional stability.
Question 3: Your vehicle's brakes suddenly fail while going downhill. What should you do first?
- Turn off the engine immediately
- Downshift to a lower gear to use engine braking (Correct answer)
- Open the car door to create drag
- Apply the accelerator to gain control
Correct answer: Downshift to a lower gear to use engine braking
Downshifting uses engine compression to slow the vehicle — a safe first response. If brakes still fail, the handbrake or a roadside escape ramp can be used next.
Question 4: If you encounter a flooded road and you are unsure of the water depth, what should you do?
- Drive through quickly to minimize time in water
- Avoid crossing and find an alternate route (Correct answer)
- Drive through slowly in reverse gear
- Open your windows and proceed cautiously at normal speed
Correct answer: Avoid crossing and find an alternate route
Flood water depth and current are unpredictable. Even shallow-looking water can conceal hidden hazards or be deep enough to stall or sweep a vehicle.
Question 5: A pedestrian is struck by your vehicle and is injured. After securing the scene and calling for emergency help, what else must a driver do under Philippine law?
- Leave the scene once the ambulance is on the way
- Remain at the scene and render reasonable assistance to the victim (Correct answer)
- Move the victim to the nearest vehicle immediately
- Wait for police to arrive before checking on the victim
Correct answer: Remain at the scene and render reasonable assistance to the victim
Under the Land Transportation and Traffic Code, a driver involved in an accident resulting in injury must remain at the scene and render reasonable assistance, such as taking the injured to the hospital.
Question 6: If your vehicle starts to skid on a wet road, what is the correct technique to regain control?
- Steer in the opposite direction of the skid and brake hard
- Steer in the same direction as the skid and ease off the accelerator (Correct answer)
- Apply the handbrake firmly to stop the skid
- Accelerate to pull the front wheels out of the skid
Correct answer: Steer in the same direction as the skid and ease off the accelerator
Counter-steering into the skid (turning into the direction the rear is sliding) and releasing the accelerator helps realign the vehicle's direction without causing it to spin further.
TDC - Theoretical Driving Course Exam Theoretical Driving Course Handling Roadside Emergencies 1
When your vehicle breaks down on a highway, where should you place your early warning device (EWD)?