Emergency Stop

Questions

Settings

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Whatsapp Share on Pinterest Share on Email Copy to Clipboard Embed on your website

A-Class Driving School - Online driving quiz - Emergency stop
The emergency stop doesn't always come up in every exam, about 1 in 8 currently have to perform it. (Emergency has the wrong ring to it. Think of it more as a firm controlled stop). There is no reason why you shouldn't be able to perform it proficiently, even though it may not come up. Getting the car to stop quickly, without locking the wheels is harder than you may think, and that's only half the maneuver. See if you know how to perform it Read morehere.

Questions and Answers

1.

Before braking, what should you usually check?
- A.
  
  Your hair
- B.
  
  All 3 mirrors
- C.
  
  Your interior mirror
- D.
  
  Your speed
Correct Answer
C. Your interior mirror
2.

In an emergency (someone jumping out from behind a parked car) what is the first thing you should do?
- A.
  
  Check your mirror
- B.
  
  Brake
- C.
  
  Depress the clutch to prevent yourself from stalling
- D.
  
  Swerve
Correct Answer
B. Brake

Explanation
The most important thhing is to stop the car, so brake firmly. Not too hard onm the brake, or you run the risk of lockig the wheels and skidding

Rate this question:
3.

What is the second thing you should do?
- A.
  
  Check mirrors
- B.
  
  Brake
- C.
  
  Depress the clutch
- D.
  
  Swerve
Correct Answer
C. Depress the clutch

Explanation
A secind after going down on the brake, you should depress the clutch fully to prevent the car from stalling. It also helps with engine braking.

Rate this question:
4.

Once the car stops, what should you do next?
- A.
  
  Relax your feet
- B.
  
  Apply the handbrake
- C.
  
  POM
- D.
  
  Turn the engine off
Correct Answer
B. Apply the handbrake

Explanation
Prevents anyone shunting you from behind onto the person/car/child/cat you stopped for.

Rate this question:
5.

Once the car has stopped and is secure, put the car into neutral and calm down for a second or two. After your heart beat comes back down, what comes next?
- A.
  
  Drive off
- B.
  
  Prepare the car - first gear, set the gas and find the bite
- C.
  
  Check your mirrors
- D.
  
  Release the handbrake
Correct Answer
B. Prepare the car - first gear, set the gas and find the bite
6.

Before you move away, you must observe efficiently. Because you are in a strange position in the carriageway, you should observe how?
- A.
  
  All 3 mirrors
- B.
  
  Check your blind spot
- C.
  
  A 360 degree observation, starting with the rear window and finishing with your blind spot.
- D.
  
  A 360 degree observation, starting with your blind spot, finishing with your rear window
Correct Answer
C. A 360 degree observation, starting with the rear window and finishing with your blind spot.

Quiz Review Timeline +

Our quizzes are rigorously reviewed, monitored and continuously updated by our expert board to maintain accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.

Current Version
Jul 10, 2013

Quiz Edited by
ProProfs Editorial Team
Jan 30, 2010

Quiz Created by
Willdotcom

Emergency Stop

Before braking, what should you usually check?

In an emergency (someone jumping out from behind a parked car) what is the first thing you should do?

What is the second thing you should do?

Once the car stops, what should you do next?

Once the car has stopped and is secure, put the car into neutral and calm down for a second or two. After your heart beat comes back down, what comes next?

Before you move away, you must observe efficiently. Because you are in a strange position in the carriageway, you should observe how?