DONE - ★ Vehicle Emergencies Jammed Gas Pedal, Brake Failures -Traffic School, TLSAE Test Answers

If your gas pedal gets stuck while driving, you should
A.) shift to neutral
B.) shift to park
C.) shift to reverse
D.) shift to a lower gear
E.) create a draft by releasing the trunk latch

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shift to neutral

If you experience a jammed gas pedal when traveling at highway speeds, immediately turn off the ignition.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE

If your vehicle leaves the pavement for any reason, remember to take your foot off the gas pedal, hold the wheel firmly, and_______________.
A.) Pump the brakes
B.) Steer in a straight line
C.) Shift into a low gear
D.) Swerve back into the traffic lane

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Steer in a straight line

True or False: If your gas pedal jams, you should turn the key to lock to lock the steering wheel.
True or False: If your gas pedal jams, you should turn the key to lock the steering wheel.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE

If you experience a jammed gas pedal you should do all of the following except __________
A.) try to pry the pedal up with the toe of your shoe.
B.) shift into neutral.
C.) turn the key to lock.
D.) use your brakes.

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turn the key to lock.

If you have a jammed gas pedal, tap it until it comes loose.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE

Accelerating is not an option in executing a decision.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE

If your brakes fail, you should keep your foot on the accelerator to keep your speed up.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE

If your brakes fail, look for something to rub against. Try to pick something that will not give way.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE

If your brakes fail, pumping the brake pedal may build up enough pressure to restore your brakes enough to come to a stop.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

Which of the following emergency responses is/are recommended?
A.) If a tire fails/blows out, avoid using brakes, concentrate on steering, and slow gradually
B.) If you experience a jammed gas pedal, shifting into neutral will permit you to stop.
C.) If brakes fail, you can attempt to stop your vehicle by using your emergency brake.
D.) All of the above

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All of the above

If you experience a jammed gas pedal, shifting into neutral gear, will disconnect the engine from the drive wheels and will permit you to stop.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

Drivers should always pump antilock brakes because antilocks automatically pump the brakes many times a second.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE

The brakes on your passenger vehicle should be able to stop the vehicle from 20 mph within ____ feet.
A.) 3
B.) 9
C.) 25
D.) 55

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25

If your brakes fail while driving
A.) shift to park
B.) shift to neutral
C.) shift to reverse
D.) shift to a lower gear
E.) turn to the right

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shift to a lower gear

If your brakes fail, look for
A.) a police officer
B.) something to swerve into
C.) a truck to follow
D.) the next intersection
E.) a passing zone

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something to swerve into

You have anti-lock brakes and are making an emergency stop, if you feel a pulsing in the brake pedal you should do which of the following:
A.) Take your foot off the brake pedal
B.) Start pumping the brake pedal
C.) Leave your foot on the brake and do not reduce pressure
D.) Reduce braking pressure

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Leave your foot on the brake and do not reduce pressure