Georgia: Emergencies and special situations — Part 2 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “In a standard passenger car, partial hydroplaning can begin at speeds as low as what?” · “According to the manual, when does a car skid?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Georgia Driver's Manual" (2023-2024), Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS).
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In a standard passenger car, partial hydroplaning can begin at speeds as low as what?
- 25 mph
- 45 mph
- 35 mph
- 55 mph
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Correct answer: 35 mph
The manual says partial hydroplaning can begin at speeds as low as 35 mph in a standard passenger car.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 38
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At what speed may your tires lose all contact with the road when hydroplaning?
- 45 mph
- 55 mph
- 65 mph
- 75 mph
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Correct answer: 55 mph
The manual says that at 55 mph the tires may lose all contact with the road.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 38
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If your tires lose all contact with the road while hydroplaning, what happens?
- There is no friction available to brake, accelerate, or steer
- Steering works normally, but braking and acceleration do not
- Braking still works normally, but steering and acceleration do not
- Only the front wheels lose friction, so you can still steer
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Correct answer: There is no friction available to brake, accelerate, or steer
The manual says that with no contact there is no friction available to brake, accelerate, or steer.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 38
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If your vehicle hydroplanes and goes into a skid, what should you do?
- Brake as hard as possible to regain contact with the road
- Accelerate gently to pull the car out of the water
- Take your foot off the accelerator and let the car slow down
- Steer sharply back and forth to shed the water
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Correct answer: Take your foot off the accelerator and let the car slow down
The manual says to take your foot off the accelerator, letting the car slow down.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 38
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What is the most important way to prevent hydroplaning?
- Keep your tire pressure above the recommended level
- Slow down when there is water on the roadway
- Drive with your hazard lights on when the road is wet
- Drive on the shoulder where the water is shallow
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Correct answer: Slow down when there is water on the roadway
The manual says that, most importantly, you should slow down when there is water on the roadway.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 38
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What kind of tires helps prevent hydroplaning?
- Tires inflated well above the recommended pressure
- Tires with worn tread that has been smoothed evenly
- Wide tires with the tread worn down evenly
- Good tires with adequate water-channeling tread
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Correct answer: Good tires with adequate water-channeling tread
The manual says to maintain good tires with adequate water-channeling tread.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 38
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According to the manual, when does a car skid?
- When the engine sends too much power to the wheels
- When the brakes are applied for more than a few seconds
- When its tires lose their grip on the road surface
- When the steering wheel is held in one position
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Correct answer: When its tires lose their grip on the road surface
The manual says a car skids when its tires lose their grip on the road surface.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 38
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What is lost when a car skids?
- Only the braking ability of the wheels; engine power to them remains
- The engine's power to the wheels and the wheels' braking ability
- Only engine power to the wheels; the brakes continue to work normally
- Nothing, because the wheels are still turning
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Correct answer: The engine's power to the wheels and the wheels' braking ability
The manual says that when a car skids, both the engine power sent to the wheels and the braking ability of the wheels are lost.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 38
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What can cause a skid?
- Easing your foot off the accelerator on a dry, paved road
- Keeping both hands on the wheel at the 9 and 3 o'clock positions
- Checking your mirrors and blind spot before changing lanes
- Applying the brakes too hard or turning the wheel too sharply
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Correct answer: Applying the brakes too hard or turning the wheel too sharply
The manual says a skid can occur if brakes are applied too hard or the wheel is turned too sharp.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 38
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If you start to skid, what should you do with your foot?
- Ease your foot off of the accelerator
- Press the brake pedal firmly to the floor
- Press the accelerator harder to power out
- Pump the accelerator to regain grip
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Correct answer: Ease your foot off of the accelerator
The manual says that if you start to skid you should ease your foot off of the accelerator.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 38
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If you start to skid, which way should you begin turning the steering wheel?
- Away from the direction of the skid
- In the direction of the skid
- Toward the nearest shoulder
- Straight ahead, and hold the wheel still
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Correct answer: In the direction of the skid
The manual says to begin turning the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 38
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During a skid, when can you lightly apply the brakes?
- As soon as the skid begins, before you steer
- Only after the car has come to a complete stop
- As soon as you ease off the accelerator
- Once you have regained control of the vehicle
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Correct answer: Once you have regained control of the vehicle
The manual says that once you have regained control of the vehicle you can lightly apply brakes and steer in a safe direction.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 38
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Why is it difficult to safely maneuver a vehicle once it has left the roadway?
- Uneven terrain and obstacles
- The steering wheel locks up on soft ground
- The brakes stop working off the pavement
- Other drivers are required to stop for you
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Correct answer: Uneven terrain and obstacles
The manual says uneven terrain and obstacles make it difficult to maneuver safely once the vehicle has left the roadway.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 39
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To avoid leaving the roadway, how fast should you drive?
- Slightly above the posted limit to keep up with traffic
- At whatever speed feels comfortable for road conditions
- At or below the speed shown on a regulatory or advisory sign
- At the speed of the fastest vehicle in your lane
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Correct answer: At or below the speed shown on a regulatory or advisory sign
The manual says to drive at or below the speed indicated on a regulatory sign or an advisory sign indicating potential hazards.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 39
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If your vehicle leaves the roadway, what should you do with the accelerator?
- Press it harder to regain speed
- Take your foot off it
- Pump it gently and repeatedly
- Hold it steady to keep your speed
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Correct answer: Take your foot off it
The manual says to take your foot off the accelerator if your vehicle leaves the roadway.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 39
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If your vehicle leaves the roadway, how should you hold the steering wheel?
- Hold it loosely with one hand so the wheel can move freely
- Let go briefly so the wheels can straighten themselves
- Turn it fully toward the pavement and hold it there
- Grip it tightly and be prepared to withstand sudden shocks
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Correct answer: Grip it tightly and be prepared to withstand sudden shocks
The manual says to grip the steering wheel tightly and be prepared to withstand sudden shocks.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 39
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If your vehicle leaves the roadway, how should you use the brake pedal?
- Suddenly and hard, to stop as quickly as possible
- Not at all until the car stops rolling on its own
- Carefully, not suddenly and hard
- By pumping it rapidly until the car stops
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Correct answer: Carefully, not suddenly and hard
The manual says not to hit the brake pedal suddenly and hard, and to use your brakes carefully.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 39
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If your vehicle leaves the roadway, which of these should you NOT try to do?
- Take your foot off the accelerator
- Turn back onto the pavement immediately
- Grip the steering wheel tightly
- Check the traffic before returning
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Correct answer: Turn back onto the pavement immediately
The manual says not to turn back onto the pavement immediately, because overcompensating can cause a skid or a flip.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 39
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After leaving the roadway, what should you do before you return to it?
- Turn sharply back onto the pavement before other vehicles approach
- Stay on the shoulder until a law enforcement officer directs you back
- Accelerate along the shoulder until you pass the traffic ahead
- Wait until speed has reduced, check traffic, and find a safe place to merge
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Correct answer: Wait until speed has reduced, check traffic, and find a safe place to merge
The manual says to wait until your speed has reduced, check the traffic, and look for a safe place to return by merging, stopping completely first if necessary.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 39
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What is a tire blow-out?
- A tire rupturing and going flat immediately
- A tire slowly losing air over time
- A sudden loss of brake fluid pressure
- A skid caused by hard braking on wet roads
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Correct answer: A tire rupturing and going flat immediately
The manual says a blow-out occurs when the tire ruptures and goes flat immediately, unlike a slow leak.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 39