Emergency Situations and Avoiding Crashes — South Dakota Driver's License Practice Test
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What are the three options a driver has to avoid a crash or reduce its impact?
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This South Dakota Driver's License Emergency Situations and Avoiding Crashes practice set has 82 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation. You need 80% on the real South Dakota Driver's License knowledge test to pass.
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Three questions from the Emergency Situations and Avoiding Crashes bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.
What are the three options a driver has to avoid a crash or reduce its impact?
- Braking, steering, or accelerating — Correct answer
- Honking, flashing lights, or braking
- Stopping, parking, or signaling
- Slowing, shifting gears, or coasting
Explanation: The manual states there are three options to avoid a crash or reduce its impact: braking, steering, or accelerating.
Handbook: Emergency Situations and Avoiding Crashes — Avoiding Crashes
What is the first reaction for most drivers when trying to avoid a crash?
- To stop the vehicle — Correct answer
- To accelerate quickly
- To turn off the engine
- To honk the horn
Explanation: The manual notes that the first reaction for most drivers to avoid a crash is to stop the vehicle.
Handbook: Emergency Situations and Avoiding Crashes — Braking
What does an anti-lock braking system (ABS) allow you to do when stopping?
- Stop without skidding and keep steering control — Correct answer
- Stop instantly in any condition
- Drive faster in wet conditions
- Pump the brakes automatically so you should release pressure
Explanation: ABS allows you to stop the vehicle without skidding and keep steering control.
Handbook: Emergency Situations and Avoiding Crashes — Braking