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Hawaii: Emergencies — Part 5 Practice Test

Questions in this part include: “What must drivers of large vehicles know about their required emergency equipment?” · “Which of these is listed as emergency equipment that most large vehicles are required to carry?”

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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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  1. If a fire occurs or is suspected in your vehicle, what is the first action listed?

    A dark blue car in the right lane of a two-lane highway with thin gray smoke rising from the front of its closed hood, and a white car in the left lane ahead.
    • Open the hood while driving
    • Stop in the traffic lane to warn others
    • Get out while the vehicle is moving
    • Drive to a safe area clear of traffic and stop
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    Correct answer: Drive to a safe area clear of traffic and stop

    The manual lists driving to a safe area clear of traffic and stopping first.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 84 · Open this page in the manual

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  2. If your vehicle is on fire, what should you do with the ignition and other electrical switches?

    A car stopped on the shoulder with flames and black smoke coming from under its hood, and a white car in the travel lane
    • Turn them all off
    • Leave the hazard lights on only
    • Turn them on to signal for help
    • Leave them alone
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    Correct answer: Turn them all off

    The manual says to turn the ignition switch and all other electrical switches off.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 84 · Open this page in the manual

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  3. Why should all occupants get out of and away from a vehicle on fire?

    A car stopped on the shoulder with flames and black smoke coming from under its hood, and a white car in the travel lane
    • The tires will quickly blow out from the heat
    • The doors will lock automatically after a minute
    • Poisonous fumes may rapidly fill the vehicle
    • The horn will sound continuously
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    Correct answer: Poisonous fumes may rapidly fill the vehicle

    The manual says occupants should get out and clear off the roadway because poisonous fumes may rapidly fill the vehicle.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 84 · Open this page in the manual

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  4. What can you use to smother a small vehicle fire?

    A car stopped on the shoulder with flames and black smoke coming from under its hood, and a white car in the travel lane
    • Air blown in through the open hood and doors
    • A fire extinguisher, dirt, sand or a blanket
    • A tire jack or a flashlight
    • Gasoline or oil
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    Correct answer: A fire extinguisher, dirt, sand or a blanket

    The manual lists a fire extinguisher, dirt, sand or a blanket for a small fire.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 84 · Open this page in the manual

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  5. On what types of fires should you NOT use water?

    A car stopped on the shoulder with flames and black smoke coming from under its hood, and a white car in the travel lane
    • Grass, paper or wood fires beside the road
    • Tire fires only
    • Fires in the trunk only
    • Gasoline, oil or electrical fires
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    Correct answer: Gasoline, oil or electrical fires

    The manual warns not to use water on gasoline, oil or electrical fires.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 84 · Open this page in the manual

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  6. A large gasoline or oil fire develops in your vehicle. What should you do?

    A car stopped on the shoulder with flames and black smoke coming from under its hood, and a white car in the travel lane
    • Not try to put it out, and seek assistance
    • Smother it with a blanket or dirt and sand
    • Pour water on it
    • Open the hood to let the smoke out
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    Correct answer: Not try to put it out, and seek assistance

    The manual says a large gasoline or oil fire might not be extinguishable, so don't try and seek assistance.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 84 · Open this page in the manual

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  7. Your vehicle has stalled in a hazardous position and cannot be moved, and no safe location can be reached by the occupants. What should the occupants do?

    A green car stopped in the right lane of a multi-lane highway with steam pouring from under its hood, and cars behind it
    • Stand beside the vehicle
    • Walk along the freeway for help
    • Remain in the vehicle
    • Sit on the shoulder in front of the vehicle
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    Correct answer: Remain in the vehicle

    The manual says in all other cases occupants should remain in the vehicle.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 84 · Open this page in the manual

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  8. Which items does the manual say should always be carried in your vehicle?

    A brown car with steam pouring from its hood on a two-lane road next to a gravel shoulder, with a gray car behind it
    • A tow rope, a jack and a set of jumper cables
    • Hazard warning lights, flares, reflectors and a flashlight
    • A spare key, a map and a bottle of drinking water
    • A shovel, a first-aid kit and a spare set of fuses
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    Correct answer: Hazard warning lights, flares, reflectors and a flashlight

    The manual lists hazard warning lights, flares, warning reflectors and a flashlight as items that should always be carried in your vehicle.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 84 · Open this page in the manual

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  9. A stranger offers help when your vehicle breaks down. What does the manual advise?

    Top view of a road where the blue car sits on a grey paved strip with amber lights at all four corners, a white pickup is parked behind it, and a person walks between them.
    • Get out of the vehicle and let the person look at the engine
    • Accept a ride to the nearest town
    • Leave the doors open for easy access
    • Remain locked inside until you are sure of the person's intentions
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    Correct answer: Remain locked inside until you are sure of the person's intentions

    The manual says to be cautious and, if in doubt, ask that the police be notified.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 84 · Open this page in the manual

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  10. What can you do to indicate that your broken-down vehicle needs assistance?

    A maroon car stopped on the right shoulder of a multi-lane highway with its hazard lights flashing, and two cars in the travel lanes
    • Raise the hood of your vehicle
    • Park across a traffic lane
    • Turn on your high-beam headlights
    • Stand in the roadway and wave
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    Correct answer: Raise the hood of your vehicle

    The manual says to indicate the need for assistance by raising the hood.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 84 · Open this page in the manual

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  11. What color cloth does the manual say to tie to the radio antenna or door handle to indicate you need assistance?

    A maroon car stopped on the right shoulder of a multi-lane highway with its hazard lights flashing, and two cars in the travel lanes
    • Red
    • Yellow
    • White
    • Orange
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    Correct answer: White

    The manual says to tie a white cloth to the radio antenna or the door handle.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 84 · Open this page in the manual

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  12. If you must leave your broken-down vehicle, what should you do?

    A red car stopped on the shoulder of a highway with its hood raised and hazard lights flashing, as other cars pass
    • Leave it unlocked so that police can move it away
    • Lock it securely and return as soon as practicable
    • Leave the engine running
    • Leave the keys in the ignition
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    Correct answer: Lock it securely and return as soon as practicable

    The manual says to lock the vehicle securely and return as soon as practicable.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 84 · Open this page in the manual

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  13. If you must walk along the highway, how should you walk?

    A maroon car stopped on the right shoulder of a multi-lane highway with its hazard lights flashing, and two cars in the travel lanes
    • With your back to traffic along the shoulder
    • In the center of the lane
    • Close to the edge of the pavement
    • Facing traffic and well clear of the roadway
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    Correct answer: Facing traffic and well clear of the roadway

    The manual says to walk facing traffic and well clear of the roadway.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 84 · Open this page in the manual

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  14. If your vehicle breaks down on a freeway, what does the manual say about walking?

    A maroon car stopped on the right shoulder of a multi-lane highway with its hazard lights flashing, and two cars in the travel lanes
    • Do not walk on freeways; stay with the vehicle
    • Walk on the left shoulder to the next exit
    • Walk along the right shoulder facing traffic
    • Flag down a passing driver
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    Correct answer: Do not walk on freeways; stay with the vehicle

    The manual says not to walk on freeways but to stay with your vehicle until help arrives.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 84 · Open this page in the manual

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  15. What must drivers of large vehicles know about their required emergency equipment?

    • What is required and how and when to use it
    • Only where it is stored in the vehicle
    • Only how often it must be replaced
    • Only where it is sold
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    Correct answer: What is required and how and when to use it

    Drivers of these vehicles must know what equipment is required and how and when to use it.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 87 · Open this page in the manual

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  16. Which of these is listed as emergency equipment that most large vehicles are required to carry?

    • A tow rope
    • A spare windshield
    • Emergency reflectors
    • Tire chains
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    Correct answer: Emergency reflectors

    The manual lists fire extinguishers, flares, emergency reflectors and first aid kits.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 87 · Open this page in the manual

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