Sample Emergencies questions
You have escaped a sinking car and are underwater. How can you find the surface?
Swim straight down Follow the air bubbles Swim toward the darkest area Stay still and wait Show the answer
Follow the air bubbles
People can lose their sense of direction underwater; the bubbles rise toward the surface.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, Chapter 5, Reacting to Driving Problems, p. 104-106
You are about to be hit from behind. How should you brace yourself?
Duck below the seat Press the back of your head against the headrest Turn around to look Lean forward toward the wheel Show the answer
Press the back of your head against the headrest
Brace between the wheel and seat back, keeping your head firmly against the headrest, and be ready to brake.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, Chapter 5, Crashes (Accidents), p. 109-110
Your right wheels drop onto the shoulder. How slow should you be before steering back, per the New Jersey manual?
45 mph Speed does not matter 25 mph or less 55 mph Show the answer
25 mph or less
Stay on the shoulder, ease off the gas and return only after slowing to 25 mph or less.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, Chapter 5, Reacting to Driving Problems, p. 104-106
Why should you never turn a steering-column ignition to lock while the car is moving?
The steering will lock The radio will reset The brakes will grab The doors will unlock Show the answer
The steering will lock
Locking the ignition while moving locks the steering, and you lose control.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, Chapter 5, Reacting to Driving Problems, p. 104-106
During a side skid, what does the New Jersey manual say to avoid?
Easing off the gas Looking where you want to go Using the brakes Steering gently Show the answer
Using the brakes
Braking during a side skid can make it worse.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, Chapter 5, Reacting to Driving Problems, p. 104-106
How much distance can a train moving 60 mph or faster need to stop?
About 100 feet About 300 feet About one city block More than a mile Show the answer
More than a mile
Trains need a very long distance to stop, so never try to race one.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, Chapter 4, Stop at Railroad Crossings, p. 76
A passenger seems to have carbon monoxide poisoning. What should you do?
Let them sleep it off Get them to fresh air and call 911 Close all the windows Turn up the heater Show the answer
Get them to fresh air and call 911
Move the person away from the source and get medical help right away.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, Chapter 3, Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, p. 47-48
Your car breaks down on a New Jersey highway. What does the manual say to do while you wait for help?
Walk along the road to find help Accept a ride from any driver who stops Stand behind the car and wave traffic by Stay inside, belted, with the doors locked Show the answer
Stay inside, belted, with the doors locked
Pull off, use your flashers and raise the hood, then wait in the locked car with your belt on.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, Chapter 4, Special Highway, Parkway, and Turnpike Conditions, p. 70-71
The engine dies and your power steering stops working. What should you do?
Shift into reverse Grip the wheel firmly and steer to a safe stop Restart the engine while turning Let go of the wheel and brake Show the answer
Grip the wheel firmly and steer to a safe stop
Steering still works but takes more effort, so hold on firmly and pull off the road.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, Chapter 5, Vehicle Failure, p. 107
Your car stalls on railroad tracks in New Jersey. Once everyone is clear, whom should you call?
Your insurance company first No one, since the railroad knows A tow company only The number on the crossing's Emergency Notification sign, or 911 Show the answer
The number on the crossing's Emergency Notification sign, or 911
The crossing's Emergency Notification sign lists a number to report the problem, or you can call 911.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, Chapter 8, Trains, p. 153
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We wrote these practice questions from the facts in the New Jersey Driver Manual (2026 edition (back cover code R0726), PDF modified 2026-09-23, read 2026-11-07 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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