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EmergenciesQuestion 351 of 412

Your engine fails on a road. What should you do after you steer to the side?

  1. Turn on the hazard lights and stay with your vehicle
  2. Leave the vehicle and walk to the next town
  3. Accept a ride from a person who stops
  4. Repair the engine at the roadside
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Correct answer: Turn on the hazard lights and stay with your vehicle

Stay with your vehicle and signal for help. Never get into a stranger's vehicle.

Source: Learn to Drive Smart (ICBC, 2026), Chapter 8, Emergency strategies: Engine problems, page 127

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026