Handling Roadside Emergencies Flashcards

While driving on a highway, you experience a sudden tire blowout. Which of the following is the correct immediate response?

Answer: Grip the steering wheel firmly, avoid braking, and gently ease your foot off the accelerator.

When a tire blows out, the vehicle will pull strongly to one side. The correct response is to maintain control by holding the steering wheel firmly, avoid sudden braking which can cause a spin, and gradually slow down by taking your foot off the gas.

You are assembling a roadside emergency kit for your vehicle. Which of the following items is required by Philippine law for all motor vehicles (except motorcycles)?

Answer: An Early Warning Device (EWD).

According to the Land Transportation Office (LTO), an Early Warning Device (EWD) is a mandatory accessory for all motor vehicles, except motorcycles and tricycles, and must be carried at all times.

Your car's temperature gauge suddenly enters the red zone, indicating the engine is overheating. What is the first and safest step you should take?

Answer: Pull over to a safe location, turn off the engine, and wait for it to cool.

Continuing to drive an overheating engine can cause severe damage. The priority is to pull over safely and shut off the engine to prevent further harm. Opening the hood immediately is dangerous due to hot steam and fluids.

According to LTO guidelines, what is the proper placement for an Early Warning Device (EWD) when a vehicle is stalled on a highway?

Answer: At least 4 meters away from both the front and rear of the vehicle.

LTO regulations specify that when a vehicle is stalled, the EWD should be installed at least four meters away from the front and rear of the motor vehicle to give oncoming traffic adequate warning.

If your vehicle breaks down and you are forced to stop on the shoulder of a busy expressway, which of the following actions is most crucial for your safety?

Answer: Turn on your hazard lights, and if safe, exit the vehicle from the passenger side away from traffic.

On a busy expressway, personal safety is paramount. After pulling over, you should make your vehicle visible with hazard lights. If you need to exit, doing so on the side away from fast-moving traffic minimizes risk. Standing behind the vehicle or walking on the expressway is extremely dangerous.

You are involved in a minor fender-bender in a busy intersection with no apparent injuries. What should you do to avoid causing major traffic congestion?

Answer: If the vehicles are drivable, and after taking quick photos, move them to the side of the road before exchanging information.

In minor, non-injury accidents, the priority after ensuring safety is to avoid obstructing traffic. Authorities like the MMDA encourage drivers to quickly document the scene with photos and then move vehicles to a safe location on the shoulder or side road to exchange details and wait for assistance, thus clearing the roadway.