Handling Emergencies and Crashes — Idaho Driver's License Practice Test
35 questions in this topic · 30 drawn at random this round
Idaho says drivers often slam on the brakes to avoid a crash. What does the handbook say about this if you do NOT have anti-lock brakes?
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This Idaho Driver's License Handling Emergencies and Crashes practice set has 35 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation. You need 85% on the real Idaho Driver's License knowledge test to pass.
Sample questions
Three questions from the Handling Emergencies and Crashes bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.
Idaho says an emergency may give you only a fraction of a second to act. What does the handbook advise before you react?
- Think before you act, since an instinctive reaction may be the wrong move — Correct answer
- Always slam on the brakes immediately to stop as fast as possible
- Close your eyes and brace for impact
- Honk continuously and keep your current speed
Explanation: Emergencies appear suddenly and you may have only a fraction of a second to act. Think before you act, because an instinctive reaction such as slamming on the brakes while skidding may be the wrong thing to do.
Handbook: Handling Emergencies and Crashes — Handling Emergencies
According to Idaho's handbook, how can you help prevent a skid?
- Slow down in advance and never brake so hard you lock the wheels — Correct answer
- Brake as hard as possible to lock the wheels
- Speed up to keep traction on slick roads
- Turn off your headlights to focus on the road
Explanation: To prevent skidding, be alert to slick road conditions, slow down in advance when you must stop, and never hit the brakes so hard that you lock the wheels.
Handbook: Handling Emergencies and Crashes — Skidding
In most skids in Idaho, which wheels lose their grip, and where can skidding occur?
- The rear wheels; on ice, snow, wet pavement, or even dry pavement at high speed — Correct answer
- The front wheels only, and only on ice
- All four wheels equally, only when parked
- The rear wheels, but never on dry pavement
Explanation: In most skids the rear wheels lose grip and slide left or right. Skidding occurs most often on ice or packed snow but can also happen on wet pavement, or even on dry pavement at high speeds or when stopping quickly.
Handbook: Handling Emergencies and Crashes — Skidding