文档介绍：HANDLING EMERGENCIES
Unit 15
Unit 15 Handling Emergencies
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Reducing the chance of an emergency
Proper maintenance can prevent most vehicle malfunctions. Examples are:
Brakes that make scraping sounds indicate that brake work is needed.
Tires that show extreme wear indicate that new tires are needed.
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Emergency situations
The mon emergencies include:
Tire blowout
Brake failure
Accelerator malfunctions
Engine failure
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Emergency situations
The mon emergencies include:
Hood flies up
Driving off the road
Avoiding objects in the roadways
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Actions to take if a tire blows out
Grip the steering wheel firmly
Ease up on the accelerator to slow the vehicle and do not break.
Braking can cause the car to swerve so when the car slows, gentle braking is okay.
Check the traffic situation as you gain control of the vehicle.
Signal and drive off the roadway slowly, braking gently.
Turn on hazard flashers and drive slowly until you find a safe place to stop.
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If the brakes fail
Pump the brake pedal
Downshift
Apply the parking brake with steady pressure.
If the car begins to skid, release the parking brake.
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Appropriate actions to take if the gas sticks and/or cruise malfunction
If the accelerator sticks, the appropriate actions the driver might take are the following:
Use his/her right foot to unhang the pedal. This can be done by kicking the side of the pedal or by putting his/her foot underneath the pedal and pulling