Vehicle breakdowns and animals on the road
ICBC's driving guide: Emergency strategies
Tire blowout. A front blowout pulls the vehicle towards the flat tire, especially at speed; a rear one can start a skid. Keep a firm grip on the wheel, do not brake suddenly — ease off the accelerator and slow gradually, braking gently only once the speed is down — steer where you want to go, then signal or use hazard lights and pull off as soon as it is safe.
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Practice questions on this card
- Q-0393A front tire blows out at highway speed. What should you do first?
- Q-0394Your brakes have failed. Which sequence does the manual suggest?
- Q-0395Your engine dies while you are driving. Why should you not turn the ignition off?
- Q-0396Where should you avoid stopping when your engine fails on a highway?
- Q-0397Your vehicle catches fire. What should you do?
- Q-0398A deer is standing in your lane and you cannot stop in time. What does the manual advise?
- Q-0399You have safely passed one deer at the roadside. What should you expect?
- Q-0400Why should you resist slamming on the brakes when an animal appears?