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2.17 2.18 & 2.19 Emergencies/ ABS/ Skid control & recovery

  1. Stopping is not always the safest thing to do in an emergency. True or False?
    True
  2. What are some advantages of going right instead of left around an obstacle?
    • No oncoming traffic
    • Clear shoulder
    • Won't force someone else into oncoming traffic
  3. What is an “escape ramp?”
    A path off the roadway that aids in slowing drivers who have lost their brakes on downgrades.
  4. If a tire blows out, you should put the brakes on hard to stop quickly. True or False?
    False
  5. How do you know if your vehicle has anti-lock brakes?
    • They will have yellow malfunction lamps on the instrument panels and yellow malfunction lamp son the trailers.
    • Dollies after 1998 are required to have a lamp on the left side.
  6. What is the proper braking technique when driving a vehicle with anti-lock brakes?
    Use only the force necessary to stop safely an stay in control.
  7. How do anti-lock brakes help you?
    Help you avoid wheel lock up and maintain control.
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2.17 2.18 & 2.19 Emergencies/ ABS/ Skid control & recovery
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Test your knowledge- Sections 2.17, 2.18 & 2.19 http://apps.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/comlhdbk/comlhdbk.pdf
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