Brake Failure
This is the first thing you should do if your brakes suddenly stop responding while driving.
What is pump the brakes?
You must do this immediately to maintain control after a blowout.
What is grip the steering wheel firmly?
When an animal runs in front of your vehicle, this is the safest initial action.
What is brake firmly and maintain your lane?
Hydroplaning happens when your tires lose contact with this.
What is the road surface?
This is the pedal you should firmly press to try to counter the stuck accelerator.
What is the brake pedal?
If pumping the brakes doesn’t work, this emergency brake system should be applied slowly and steadily.
What is the parking brake?
Your first speed adjustment after a blowout should be to do this gently.
What is ease off the accelerator?
You may use this sound to scare the animal away from the roadway.
What is the horn?
If you begin hydroplaning, gently doing this helps you regain traction.
What is easing off the accelerator?
Shifting the car into this gear helps stop acceleration immediately.
What is neutral?
Downshifting to this helps slow the vehicle without relying on your brakes.
What is engine braking / lower gear?
You should avoid doing this suddenly, as it can cause a skid.
What is braking hard?
If you hit a large animal, you should pull over and do this immediately.
What is call the police or highway patrol?
You should steer in this direction to maintain control.
What is the direction you want the car to go?
You should avoid turning off the engine while moving because it disables these two important systems.
What are power steering and power brakes?
You should do this to alert drivers behind you when you’re losing braking ability.
What is honk or flash your hazard lights?
Once the vehicle slows down, you steer toward this location.
What is the shoulder or a safe spot off the road?
You should never approach an injured animal because they may do this.
What is attack or injure you?
Turning this on can help other drivers see you in heavy rain, even though it won’t stop hydroplaning.
What are headlights?
If you safely turn off the engine, you must do this next to remain in control.
What is steer to the shoulder and stop?
Steering toward this type of surface can help slow the car if all brakes fail.
What is an uphill or soft surface (like grass or dirt)?
After stopping, you should put out this item to alert traffic behind you if needed.
What is a warning triangle/hazard marker?
This type of insurance coverage is what typically pays for vehicle damage from animal collisions.
What is comprehensive insurance?
Driving over this speed increases risk of hydroplaning on wet roads.
What is 35 mph (or higher)?
A stuck accelerator can sometimes be caused by this floor item interfering with the pedal.
What is a floor mat?