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When it looks like a collision may happen, what are a driver's three options to avoid it?

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This Tennessee Driver's License Special Driving Conditions and Your Vehicle practice set has 57 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation. You need 80% on the real Tennessee Driver's License knowledge test to pass.

Topic overview

This section covers the split-second moments when driving gets tricky — emergency stops and turns, bad conditions, animals in the road — plus keeping yourself and your vehicle in safe shape. When a crash looks likely, there's almost always something you can do: stop, steer, or sometimes speed up out of the way.

How you brake depends on your vehicle. With anti-lock brakes (ABS), press hard and hold, even if the pedal pushes back — the car stays steerable. Without ABS, brake firmly without locking the wheels, and ease off if they lock. Keep at least a two-second space cushion ahead so you always have room to react, and watch for animals: deer are most active at dusk and dawn and in the fall, and if a collision seems certain, stay in control rather than swerving.

You are the most important safety part of the car. Drive rested and calm — anger, worry, and fatigue all make you less safe — wear your corrective lenses if your license requires them (Restriction Code 01), and never drive impaired. Give the vehicle a share of the attention too: check that brakes, lights, and tires are sound, replace tires worn past the penny test, and never ignore a sleepy feeling that could signal an exhaust leak.

How should I brake in an emergency — does it matter if my car has ABS?

Yes. With ABS, stomp the pedal and hold it firmly, even as it pulsates, and steer around the hazard. Without ABS, brake as hard as you can without locking the wheels, and if they lock, let up briefly then reapply.

A deer jumps into the road — should I swerve?

No. Swerving often leads to a worse crash. Keep your vehicle under control and on the roadway. Stay especially alert near woods and water and at dawn and dusk, and remember that where there's one deer there are often more.

How do I know if my tires are too worn to be safe?

Insert a penny head-first into the tread. If the tread doesn't reach Lincoln's head (2/32 inch), the tire is illegal and unsafe and should be replaced. Worn tires lengthen stopping distance and can cause hydroplaning on wet roads.

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Sample questions

Three questions from the Special Driving Conditions and Your Vehicle bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.

When do most traffic accidents happen?
- In clear weather — Correct answer
- Only in heavy snow
- Only in rain
- Only in dense fog
Explanation: Most accidents happen in clear weather. While adverse weather creates dangerous conditions, pretty days can be deadly too, so a defensive driver must stay alert in any weather.
Handbook: Special Driving Conditions and Your Vehicle — Avoiding Collisions
When it looks like a collision may happen, what are a driver's three options to avoid it?
- Stop, turn, or speed up — Correct answer
- Close your eyes, brake, and pray
- Honk, flash lights, or stop
- Only stop
Explanation: There almost always is something you can do to avoid a crash or reduce its results. Drivers have three options: stop, turn, or speed up.
Handbook: Special Driving Conditions and Your Vehicle — Avoiding Collisions
To stop quickly in a vehicle with anti-lock brakes (ABS), what should you do?
- Press the pedal hard and keep pressing firmly without letting up — Correct answer
- Pump the brake pedal rapidly
- Let up on the pedal when it pushes back
- Use the parking brake instead
Explanation: With ABS, press the brake pedal as hard as you can and keep pressing firmly. You may feel the pedal pushing back, but do not let up — the ABS only works with the pedal pushed down firmly.
Handbook: Special Driving Conditions and Your Vehicle — Avoiding Collisions