Emergencies & Breakdowns — BTT Practice Questions

Q: How should you react when you see a vehicle that displays DANGER HIGHLY FLAMMABLE?

Keep away from the vehicle. Treat a vehicle carrying highly flammable material as a serious hazard. Keep a safe distance and avoid actions that could expose you to a fire or explosion risk.

Q: What is the first thing you should do when your vehicle breaks down and can not move?

Switch on hazard lights. If a vehicle breaks down and cannot move, immediately warn other road users with the hazard lights. Then take further steps to make the situation safe and obtain help.

Q: What should you do to allow your car to stop in an emergency without skidding or losing control?

Constantly adjust speed of car to conditions on road. Choose a speed that matches grip, visibility, traffic and road conditions. A suitable speed preserves the margin needed to brake in an emergency without losing control.

Q: According to revised seat belts rules, Adults below the height of ___ meters shall use booster seats or approved adjustable seat belts to lower the risk of injury in the event of an accident.

1.35. Anyone below 1.35 metres must use an approved child restraint, booster seat or suitable adjustable seat belt so the belt fits safely.

Q: If the oil pressure warning light appears while driving, you should:

Slow down and stop your vehicle at a safe place.. An oil-pressure warning can signal an engine-lubrication problem. Reduce speed and stop at a safe place before damage or a breakdown becomes worse.

Q: If your vehicle runs out of fuel on the way,

You should go to the nearest Petrol station for help.. If fuel runs out, make the vehicle safe and seek proper assistance; do not transfer fuel using unsuitable containers or borrow it unsafely from other vehicles.

Q: What should you do if you see an accident on the road?

Slow down and proceed with caution. Approach an accident scene cautiously.

Q: What should you do when you feel that the brake is not working when you are about to move off?

Do not drive and call the car technician to check your car. Never drive with suspected brake failure.

Q: In order to avoid an accident with the vehicle in front while driving under normal conditions you should use the

A) Two-second rule. Use the two-second rule to avoid following collisions.

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Emergencies & Breakdowns questions

How should you react when you see a vehicle that displays DANGER HIGHLY FLAMMABLE?

Keep away from the vehicle Correct answer

Overtake immediately

U-turn to avoid that vehicle

Treat a vehicle carrying highly flammable material as a serious hazard. Keep a safe distance and avoid actions that could expose you to a fire or explosion risk.

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What is the first thing you should do when your vehicle breaks down and can not move?

Call for help.

Switch on hazard lights Correct answer

Check the engine parts.

If a vehicle breaks down and cannot move, immediately warn other road users with the hazard lights. Then take further steps to make the situation safe and obtain help.

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What should you do to allow your car to stop in an emergency without skidding or losing control?

Drive fast but carefully

Drive slowly.

Constantly adjust speed of car to conditions on road Correct answer

Choose a speed that matches grip, visibility, traffic and road conditions. A suitable speed preserves the margin needed to brake in an emergency without losing control.

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According to revised seat belts rules, Adults below the height of ___ meters shall use booster seats or approved adjustable seat belts to lower the risk of injury in the event of an accident.

1.50

1.45

1.35 Correct answer

Anyone below 1.35 metres must use an approved child restraint, booster seat or suitable adjustable seat belt so the belt fits safely.

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If the oil pressure warning light appears while driving, you should:

Slow down and stop your vehicle at a safe place. Correct answer

Drive quickly to the nearest petrol kiosk.

Stop driving immediately.

An oil-pressure warning can signal an engine-lubrication problem. Reduce speed and stop at a safe place before damage or a breakdown becomes worse.

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If your vehicle runs out of fuel on the way,

You should go to the nearest Petrol station for help. Correct answer

You should use a plastic bag or container to top up.

You should borrow from some other vehicles.

If fuel runs out, make the vehicle safe and seek proper assistance; do not transfer fuel using unsuitable containers or borrow it unsafely from other vehicles.

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What should you do if you see an accident on the road?

Stop and see what is happening

Slow down and proceed with caution Correct answer

Speed up and pass through quickly

Approach an accident scene cautiously.

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What should you do when you are involved in an accident and the other party is injured?

Stop, call the police, help the victim and arrange for ambulance if necessary. Correct answer

Call the police

Drive away

Prioritise aid and reporting after an injury accident.

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What should you do when you feel that the brake is not working when you are about to move off?

Do not drive and call the car technician to check your car Correct answer

Ignore it

Just drive as per normal

Never drive with suspected brake failure.

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In order to avoid an accident with the vehicle in front while driving under normal conditions you should use the

A) Two-second rule Correct answer

B) Four-second rule

C) Two metre rule

Use the two-second rule to avoid following collisions.

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