Kansas: Emergencies — Part 6 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “When stranded, how long is it recommended to run the engine each hour to charge the battery and warm the interior?” · “When people are stranded together in a vehicle in cold weather, how many of them should stay awake?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Kansas Driving Handbook" (Revised February 2022), Kansas Department of Revenue, Division of Vehicles.
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If you are stranded in cold weather, which lights should you turn on?
- Your high beam headlights
- Your hazard warning lights
- Your interior dome light only
- Your fog lights
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Correct answer: Your hazard warning lights
One tip for a stranded driver is to turn on the hazard warning lights.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook (Revised February 2022), page 109
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If you are stranded in cold weather, where should you place two lit flares to attract attention?
- Both on the roof of the vehicle so they are seen
- Both beside the driver's door where you can reach them
- Both on the hood of the vehicle, in front of the windshield
- One at each end of the vehicle, a safe distance away
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Correct answer: One at each end of the vehicle, a safe distance away
To attract attention, light two flares and place one at each end of the vehicle a safe distance away.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook (Revised February 2022), page 109
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What should you hang from your driver side window, mirror, or door handle to attract attention when stranded in cold weather?
- A brightly colored cloth
- A flashlight on a string
- Your vehicle registration
- A dark-colored blanket
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Correct answer: A brightly colored cloth
Hanging a brightly colored cloth from the driver side window, mirror or door handle helps attract attention.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook (Revised February 2022), page 109
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Why should you keep the exhaust pipe clear of snow and debris when stranded in cold weather?
- The engine will overheat quickly if snow blocks the pipe
- Snow in the pipe can freeze the tires to the ground below
- Fumes can leak into the vehicle and cause you to black out or die
- The battery cannot charge while the exhaust pipe is blocked
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Correct answer: Fumes can leak into the vehicle and cause you to black out or die
Exhaust fumes can leak into the vehicle and can cause you to black out or even cause death.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook (Revised February 2022), page 109
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When stranded, how long is it recommended to run the engine each hour to charge the battery and warm the interior?
- Approximately 30 minutes
- Approximately 45 minutes
- Approximately 10 minutes
- The whole hour without stopping
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Correct answer: Approximately 10 minutes
Running the engine for approximately 10 minutes each hour is recommended, then turn it off.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook (Revised February 2022), page 109
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Even in extremely cold weather, what should you do about ventilation in a stranded vehicle?
- Leave at least one window partially open to let fresh air in
- Keep all windows tightly closed to hold in heat
- Open all of the doors for a few minutes every hour
- Keep the vents on and the windows closed
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Correct answer: Leave at least one window partially open to let fresh air in
Leave at least one window partially open, because occupants of an idling vehicle can suffer carbon monoxide poisoning if ventilation is not adequate.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook (Revised February 2022), page 109
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When people are stranded together in a vehicle in cold weather, how many of them should stay awake?
- Everyone should sleep to save body heat
- Everyone should stay awake until help arrives
- Only the passengers should rest while the driver sleeps
- At least one person should always remain awake
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Correct answer: At least one person should always remain awake
At least one person in the vehicle should always remain awake.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook (Revised February 2022), page 109
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What should you use to protect yourself from frostbite and hypothermia when stranded in cold weather?
- The engine and heater running at all times
- Woolen items and blankets
- Light cotton clothing in layers
- Sunglasses and a pair of gloves
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Correct answer: Woolen items and blankets
To protect yourself from frostbite and hypothermia, use woolen items and blankets to keep warm.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook (Revised February 2022), page 109
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If you spot a tornado while driving, what should you do?
- Leave the vehicle for sturdy shelter or drive out of the tornado's path
- Park under a bridge or overpass and stay in the vehicle
- Stay in your vehicle on the shoulder and wait for it to pass
- Drive toward the tornado to get through it quickly
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Correct answer: Leave the vehicle for sturdy shelter or drive out of the tornado's path
Either leave the vehicle for sturdy shelter or drive out of the tornado's path, and avoid seeking shelter under bridges or overpasses.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook (Revised February 2022), page 110
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Why should you avoid seeking shelter under a bridge or overpass during a tornado?
- Lightning is more likely to strike a bridge
- Winds are stronger beneath the overpass due to a wind tunnel effect
- Bridges are often used as staging areas by emergency vehicles
- Overpasses are more likely to flood than other places
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Correct answer: Winds are stronger beneath the overpass due to a wind tunnel effect
If a tornado moves through, winds will be stronger beneath the overpass due to a wind tunnel effect, and bridges provide little protection from flying objects.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook (Revised February 2022), page 110
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Which type of vehicle will protect you in a lightning storm?
- A convertible with the top down
- A soft-top vehicle with the top raised
- Any vehicle parked under a tree
- A hard-topped vehicle
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Correct answer: A hard-topped vehicle
Only a hard-topped vehicle will protect you in a lightning storm.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook (Revised February 2022), page 110
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In a vehicle during a lightning storm, what should you do with the doors and windows?
- Make sure all doors are closed and windows are up
- Keep the windows slightly open for fresh air
- Keep the doors unlocked in case you need to leave
- Open the windows so the storm noise does not startle you
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Correct answer: Make sure all doors are closed and windows are up
In a hard-topped vehicle during a lightning storm, make sure all doors are closed and windows are up.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook (Revised February 2022), page 110
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In a vehicle during a lightning storm, what should you not touch?
- The plastic parts of the dashboard
- The rubber floor mats
- Any metal surfaces
- The seat belt buckle
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Correct answer: Any metal surfaces
During a lightning storm you should not touch any metal surfaces.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook (Revised February 2022), page 110
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In a vehicle during a lightning storm, which kind of radio should you not use?
- A radio that plays only music from a phone or player
- A radio with the volume turned down to a very low level
- A radio connected to an external antenna on the vehicle
- A hand-held radio with its own built-in antenna
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Correct answer: A radio connected to an external antenna on the vehicle
Do not use radios connected to an external antenna mounted on the vehicle during a lightning storm.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook (Revised February 2022), page 110
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Other than a hard-topped vehicle, where is the safest place to be during a thunderstorm?
- Inside a well-built building with plumbing and electric wiring
- Under a large tree that stands well away from the road
- In an open field a good distance away from any vehicles
- Under a highway bridge or overpass close to the storm
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Correct answer: Inside a well-built building with plumbing and electric wiring
Otherwise, the safest place during a thunderstorm is inside a well-constructed building with plumbing and electric wiring.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook (Revised February 2022), page 110
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If you are in a vehicle in the water and cannot open the door or window, where will there be a small air pocket?
- Near the part of the vehicle that is lowest in the water
- Under the dashboard on the driver's side
- Near the floor behind the front seats
- Near the part of the vehicle that is highest in the water
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Correct answer: Near the part of the vehicle that is highest in the water
There will be a small air pocket near the part of the vehicle which is highest in the water.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook (Revised February 2022), page 110
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If you are in a vehicle in the water and cannot get a side window open, what should you do?
- Wait inside until the water stops rising
- Take a breath and kick the window out
- Break the windshield with your hands
- Sound the horn until help comes
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Correct answer: Take a breath and kick the window out
Take a breath and kick the window out, then go to the air pocket for one more breath and escape.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook (Revised February 2022), page 110