Ontario G1 Knowledge Test — G1 Practice Question
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Emergency Situations
You come to a section of road covered by flood water of unknown depth. You should:
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Correct Answer: B. Turn around and find another route
Water hides pavement damage, hidden currents, and depth changes. As little as 15 cm can cause loss of control; 60 cm can float the vehicle. The engine can flood. 'Turn around, don't drown' is the rule — no trip is worth the risk.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A.Drive through slowlyUnknown-depth water is never safe to drive through.
- C.Drive through fast to create a bow waveBow-wave driving risks a stalled engine and loss of control.
- D.Let the vehicle in front test the depthFollowing another vehicle does not reveal current or hidden debris.
