Hawaii: Emergencies — Part 4 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “With what does power steering failure usually occur?” · “If you lose power steering, what should you do?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Hawaii Driver's Manual" (2023), Hawaii Department of Transportation.
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An oncoming vehicle is in your traffic lane. Where should you steer?
- To the left, into the oncoming traffic lane
- Straight ahead, toward the center line
- To the right, out of the lane into a clear area
- Toward the vehicle, to pass it
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Correct answer: To the right, out of the lane into a clear area
The manual says to steer to the right out of the lane and not to enter the oncoming traffic lane.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 82 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 82)
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If you must drive off the road to avoid an oncoming vehicle in your lane, what should you avoid?
- Gravel and loose dirt
- Solid objects and pedestrians
- The shoulder or grass beside the road
- Grass and unpaved areas
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Correct answer: Solid objects and pedestrians
The manual says to drive off the road if necessary and to avoid solid objects and pedestrians.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 82 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 82)
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If your accelerator sticks open, what should you do first?
- Turn the steering wheel to the right
- Shift into park
- Pull the parking brake as hard as you can
- Slap the accelerator pedal hard with your foot
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Correct answer: Slap the accelerator pedal hard with your foot
The manual says to slap the accelerator pedal hard with your foot: quickly press it all the way down and quickly release it.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 83 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 83)
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When you turn off the ignition because the accelerator is stuck, how far should you move the switch?
- Only far enough to stop the engine, not lock the wheel
- All the way to the lock position to stop quickly
- Only to the accessory position
- Back and forth several times
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Correct answer: Only far enough to stop the engine, not lock the wheel
The manual warns against engaging the steering wheel locking mechanism.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 83 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 83)
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After you have slapped the pedal, turned the ignition off and applied the brakes with a stuck accelerator, what should you do?
- Continue driving to the nearest repair shop
- Turn the ignition back on
- Pull off the roadway into a safe area
- Stop in the traffic lane
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Correct answer: Pull off the roadway into a safe area
The manual ends the stuck-accelerator steps with pulling off the roadway into a safe area.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 83 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 83)
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With what does power steering failure usually occur?
- A tire blowout on the front wheels
- Engine failure or loss of the power unit belt
- A stuck accelerator pedal that will not release
- A fire in the engine compartment
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Correct answer: Engine failure or loss of the power unit belt
The manual says power steering failure usually occurs with engine failure or loss of the belt driving the power unit.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 83 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 83)
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If you lose power steering, what should you do?
- Turn off the ignition and coast
- Speed up to keep control
- Apply the parking brake with great force
- Reduce speed, drive to a safe area and stop
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Correct answer: Reduce speed, drive to a safe area and stop
The manual says to reduce speed and drive to a safe area and stop, using additional effort to steer.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 83 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 83)
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On which road surfaces should you use extra care to avoid skidding?
- Dry concrete surfaces in clear weather
- Wet, slippery or gravel-covered surfaces
- Freshly painted lanes
- Wide, straight roads
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Correct answer: Wet, slippery or gravel-covered surfaces
The manual says to use extra care on wet, slippery or gravel-covered road surfaces.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 83 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 83)
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When you encounter a skid or control problem, what should you do?
- Do the exact opposite of what you were doing
- Brake as hard as possible
- Take your hands off the steering wheel
- Stop or reduce what you were doing when it started
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Correct answer: Stop or reduce what you were doing when it started
The manual says to stop or reduce whatever you were doing when the problem started.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 83 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 83)
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A skid started when you applied the brakes. What should you do?
- Release the brakes
- Press the brakes harder
- Shift to a lower gear at once
- Apply the parking brake
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Correct answer: Release the brakes
The manual says to avoid using the brakes and to release them if the skid started when you applied them.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 83 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 83)
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To steer out of a skid, which way should you turn the steering wheel?
- Opposite to the direction the rear is skidding
- Toward the center line
- In the direction the rear of the vehicle is skidding
- Straight ahead until the vehicle stops
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Correct answer: In the direction the rear of the vehicle is skidding
The manual says if skidding to the right, turn right, and turn left for a skid to the left.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 83 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 83)
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What should you do with the accelerator when your vehicle begins to skid?
- Press it harder to pull out of the skid
- Ease off the accelerator
- Hold it steady
- Tap it quickly several times
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Correct answer: Ease off the accelerator
The manual says easing off the accelerator may stop the skid.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 83 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 83)
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As a skid stops, what should you do with the steering?
- Turn it fully in the direction of the skid
- Turn it fully away from the skid
- Let go of the wheel
- Turn it to the straight ahead position
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Correct answer: Turn it to the straight ahead position
The manual says to turn the steering to the straight ahead position as the skid stops.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 83 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 83)
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What may happen if you overcorrect while steering out of a skid?
- The vehicle may skid in the opposite direction
- The vehicle will stop immediately and safely
- The tires will blow out
- The brakes will fail
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Correct answer: The vehicle may skid in the opposite direction
The manual says overcorrecting may cause a skid in the opposite direction, so steer gently into the skid again.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 83 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 83)
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According to the manual, which is a usual cause of vehicle fires?
- A low tire, a loose mirror or a dirty windshield
- A worn wiper blade, a cracked lens or a loose belt
- An overheated engine, an electrical short, or a fuel leak
- A dim headlight, a stuck window or a worn seat cover
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Correct answer: An overheated engine, an electrical short, or a fuel leak
The manual says fires usually result from an overheated engine, electrical short, fuel leak or oil leak.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
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What should you do about any burning odor in your vehicle?
- Ignore it unless smoke appears
- Investigate it immediately
- Wait until your next service check
- Open the windows and keep driving
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Correct answer: Investigate it immediately
The manual says any burning odor should be immediately investigated.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)