Ontario G1 Knowledge Test — G1 Practice Question
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Emergency Situations
You see a vehicle stopped on the shoulder of a freeway. You should:
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Correct Answer: B. Drive past safely — freeway shoulders are not safe for casual assistance
Freeway shoulders are dangerous for anyone on foot — stopped, walking, or changing a tire. Good samaritan help is better provided by calling 911 and letting professional responders go. Non-emergency stops on a freeway shoulder are themselves illegal.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A.Stop to helpCasual shoulder stops endanger you and obstruct emergency crews.
- C.Block the lane to warn othersBlocking a lane causes collisions behind.
- D.Pull to the shoulder ahead and walk backWalking along the shoulder to help is unsafe; call 911.