Ontario G1 Knowledge Test — G1 Practice Question
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Emergency Situations
Your engine temperature gauge has entered the red zone. You should:
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Correct Answer: B. Pull over safely, turn off the engine, and let it cool
Continuing on a hot engine causes catastrophic damage (warped head, seized engine). Opening the radiator while hot releases scalding steam — serious injury. Cool water on hot metal cracks the block. Pull over and wait.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A.Continue driving to the next gas stationContinued driving destroys the engine.
- C.Open the radiator cap to release pressureRadiator-cap removal while hot causes scalding.
- D.Pour cold water directly on the engineCold water on hot metal cracks engine parts.
