Safe drivingQuestion 309 of 328

Your vehicle has trouble on a freeway. What should you do at the first sign of it?

  1. Wait until it stalls
  2. Stop in the right lane
  3. Slow down in the driving lane
  4. Begin to pull over to the nearest shoulder
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Correct answer: Begin to pull over to the nearest shoulder

Do not wait for a stall. Check mirrors, use hazard lights and never stop in the driving lanes.

Source: The Official MTO Driver's Handbook (Ontario Ministry of Transportation), Dealing with emergencies, If you have trouble on a freeway

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026