Sample Emergencies questions
The fog is now too thick to see the road. What does the Alabama manual advise?
Pull fully off the road and park Follow closely behind the car ahead Stop in your lane and wait Switch to high beams and keep going Show the answer
Pull fully off the road and park
Pull completely off the road, leave your lights on and wait until visibility improves.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, Chapter 7, Adjust to Driving Conditions, Driving in Fog, Snow, PDF p. 75
After a breakdown at night you have to walk for help. How should you walk?
On the left edge, facing traffic, carrying a light Down the middle of the lane On the right edge, with your back to traffic Along the center line Show the answer
On the left edge, facing traffic, carrying a light
Stay with the car if you can. If you must walk, face oncoming traffic and carry a light.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, Chapter 7, Adjust to Driving Conditions, Night Driving, Emergencies, PDF p. 72
A car passing you on a two-lane road can still complete the pass, but oncoming traffic is near. How can you help?
Speed up to stay beside it Move toward the center line Slow down so it can get ahead quickly Brake hard and stop Show the answer
Slow down so it can get ahead quickly
If the driver must drop back instead, speed up to leave room behind you.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, Chapter 7, Adjust to Driving Conditions, Driving Emergencies, Car Attempting to Pass You, PDF p. 76
A small fire starts under your hood and you have no extinguisher. What should you use on it?
Dirt or sand Water from a bottle Nothing, drive to a station Your jacket, waved at it Show the answer
Dirt or sand
Water spreads a gasoline fire because the fuel floats on it.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, Chapter 7, Adjust to Driving Conditions, Driving Emergencies, Fire, PDF p. 77
A front tire blows out. What should you do with the gas pedal?
Ease up on it Push it to the floor to regain control Press it harder to keep your speed Hold it exactly where it is Show the answer
Ease up on it
Hold the wheel tightly and steer straight while you ease off the gas. Brake only once the car is under control.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, Chapter 7, Adjust to Driving Conditions, Driving Emergencies, Blowouts, PDF p. 75
Your car breaks down at night. Where should you place flares or reflectors?
Ahead of the car only Right next to the rear bumper 100 to 500 feet behind the car In the center of the road Show the answer
100 to 500 feet behind the car
Set them on the right edge of the road, 100 to 500 feet back, to warn other traffic.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, Chapter 7, Adjust to Driving Conditions, Night Driving, Emergencies, PDF p. 72
Your steering stops responding while you drive. What should you do?
Ease off the gas and do not brake Shift into a lower gear at once Brake as hard as you can Steer hard toward the shoulder Show the answer
Ease off the gas and do not brake
A sudden change in speed can throw the car off balance. Brake very gently only after it has slowed.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, Chapter 7, Adjust to Driving Conditions, Driving Emergencies, Steering Failure, PDF p. 76
Your gas pedal sticks. What may free it?
Shifting into reverse Lifting it with your toe Stamping on the pedal Pulling the hood release Show the answer
Lifting it with your toe
Hook your toe under the pedal and try to raise it. If that fails, turning off the engine slows the car, but you lose any power steering and power brake assistance.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, Chapter 7, Adjust to Driving Conditions, Driving Emergencies, Stuck Accelerator Pedal, PDF p. 77
Your car is stuck on the tracks and a train is coming. Which way should you go after leaving the car?
Beside the tracks, away from the train Stay in the car and keep trying the starter Push the car until the train arrives Beside the tracks, toward the oncoming train Show the answer
Beside the tracks, toward the oncoming train
Walking toward the train keeps you away from debris thrown forward when the car is hit.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, Chapter 7, Adjust to Driving Conditions, Driving Emergencies, Stalling on Railroad Tracks, PDF pp. 76-77
Steam is coming from under your hood. What must you not do?
Turn off the engine Pull to the side of the road Wait for the engine to cool Open the radiator cap Show the answer
Open the radiator cap
Steam means the cooling system is boiling. Pull over, switch off the engine and leave the cap closed.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, Chapter 7, Adjust to Driving Conditions, Driving Emergencies, Overheating, PDF p. 77
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We wrote these practice questions from the facts in the Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024 (cover), PDF created 2024-12-05 and modified 2025-01-23, read 2026-11-09, plus ALEA's Graduated Driver License and Alabama Move Over Act pages. Pages cited are PDF pages (printed page = PDF page - 2); PDF pp. 20-21 repeat the suspension list. edition) and from official sources on road signs. Every answer links to its source, so you can check it and read more.
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