TDC - Theoretical Driving Course Handling Roadside Emergencies 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the first step after being involved in a minor traffic accident with no injuries?
- Leave the scene immediately
- Move vehicles to the side of the road and exchange information with the other driver (Correct answer)
- Call a lawyer before speaking to anyone
- Argue with the other driver to establish fault
Correct answer: Move vehicles to the side of the road and exchange information with the other driver
In minor accidents with no injuries, vehicles should be moved out of traffic and drivers should exchange information.
After a minor accident: turn on hazard lights, move vehicles to the shoulder, check all parties are uninjured, exchange names, license numbers, insurance details, take photos, and file a police report if required.
Question 2: If your vehicle's accelerator gets stuck while driving, what should you do?
- Turn off the ignition immediately
- Shift to neutral, apply brakes steadily, and pull over safely (Correct answer)
- Jump out of the moving vehicle
- Pump the accelerator pedal rapidly
Correct answer: Shift to neutral, apply brakes steadily, and pull over safely
Shifting to neutral disconnects the engine from the wheels, allowing you to brake and pull over safely.
Shift to neutral to disconnect engine power, apply brakes firmly, activate hazard lights, and steer to the roadside. Do NOT turn off the ignition while moving as this can lock the steering wheel in older vehicles.
Question 3: What equipment is legally required to be carried in a vehicle in the Philippines?
- A spare tire only
- An early warning device and a basic tool kit (Correct answer)
- A fire extinguisher only
- None, emergency equipment is optional
Correct answer: An early warning device and a basic tool kit
Philippine law requires vehicles to carry an early warning device for use during breakdowns.
RA 4136 requires all motor vehicles to carry an Early Warning Device (reflective triangle) placed at least 4 meters behind a disabled vehicle. It is also recommended to carry a spare tire, jack, first aid kit, and fire extinguisher.
Question 4: What should a driver do if their vehicle catches fire while driving?
- Continue driving to the nearest fire station
- Pull over immediately, turn off the engine, and evacuate all passengers (Correct answer)
- Open the hood to assess the fire
- Pour water on the engine immediately
Correct answer: Pull over immediately, turn off the engine, and evacuate all passengers
Stopping immediately and evacuating everyone is the top priority during a vehicle fire.
Pull over, turn off the engine, evacuate all passengers to at least 30 meters away, and call emergency services. Never open the hood fully as oxygen will intensify flames. Never re-enter the vehicle.
Question 5: When your vehicle hydroplanes on a wet road, what is the correct response?
- Brake hard to regain traction
- Turn the steering wheel sharply in the opposite direction
- Ease off the accelerator, keep the steering wheel straight, and wait for traction to return (Correct answer)
- Accelerate to power through the water
Correct answer: Ease off the accelerator, keep the steering wheel straight, and wait for traction to return
Easing off the accelerator and keeping the wheel straight allows the tires to regain road contact.
Hydroplaning means tires are floating on water. Ease off the accelerator gradually, hold the steering wheel straight, and wait for speed to decrease. Hard braking can cause a spin. Maintain proper tread depth to prevent hydroplaning.
Question 6: How far behind a disabled vehicle should an early warning device be placed on a highway?
- 1 meter
- 4 meters minimum, farther on high-speed roads (Correct answer)
- Directly behind the vehicle's bumper
- It should be placed in front of the vehicle only
Correct answer: 4 meters minimum, farther on high-speed roads
The EWD should be placed at least 4 meters behind, with greater distances on highways.
LTO regulations specify a minimum of 4 meters. On highways and expressways, it should be 50-100 meters back to give drivers adequate time to slow down. At night, hazard lights are also essential.
TDC - Theoretical Driving Course Handling Roadside Emergencies 2
What is the first step after being involved in a minor traffic accident with no injuries?