Car permit · Emergencies
What should you do if your windshield wipers suddenly quit while it is raining or snowing?
Correct answer: All of these are correct.
Answer options
- ALower the driver's window and lean your head out to see the road
- BUse the brakes, reduce your speed, and get off the road
- CAll of these are correct Correct
Why
Without working wipers you cannot see through the windshield, so open your window and look out as needed while you brake, slow down, and get off the roadway. Turn on your hazard flashers and stay put until the wipers are repaired or the weather clears.
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Topic: Emergencies License: Car permit
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