Safe drivingQuestion 125 of 202

Your vehicle breaks down on the road. What two things should you do to show other drivers you need help?

  1. Turn on the high beams and open the trunk
  2. Flash the brake lights and open a window
  3. Turn on the wipers and open the doors
  4. Turn on the hazard lights and raise the hood
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Correct answer: Turn on the hazard lights and raise the hood

Hazard lights and a raised hood warn other drivers. Move the vehicle off the road first, then get everyone out to a safe place.

Source: Driver's Manual: A guide to safely operate cars and light trucks (Government of the Northwest Territories, revised August 2022), Chapter 6, Vehicle Breakdown, page 98

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026