Car permit · Emergencies
It is raining or snowing, and your windshield wipers abruptly stop working. What should you do?
Correct answer: All of these are correct.
Answer options
- ASlow down by braking and move off the roadway
- BLower the driver's window and lean your head out to see the road ahead
- CAll of these are correct Correct
Why
Without working wipers you quickly lose sight of the road, so the safest move is to brake and get off the roadway as soon as you can. Rolling down the driver's window and leaning out can help you see ahead while you do that.
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Topic: Emergencies License: Car permit
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