Quebec SAAQ Knowledge Test — Class 5 Practice Question
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Emergency Situations
If you are caught in a sudden whiteout (snow blizzard) and visibility is near zero, you should:
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Correct Answer: B. Pull off the road, turn on hazard lights, and wait
A whiteout removes all forward reference. Stopping in a live lane invites a rear-end pile-up; speeding magnifies the risk; tailgating eliminates reaction distance. Pulling off, hazard lights on, and waiting for visibility to return is the only safe option.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A.Stop in your lane until it clearsStopping in a live lane sets up a pile-up.
- C.Speed up to reach shelter quicklyAccelerating into zero visibility is extremely dangerous.
- D.Follow closely behind the car aheadClosing right up removes your stopping distance.
