You brake hard in a car with functioning ABS and feel the pedal pulse. What should you do?
Correct answer: Maintain firm brake pressure and steer as needed.
Pulsing can be normal ABS operation. Repeatedly releasing pressure interferes with its braking action.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, July 23, 2026 — Anti-lock Braking System; PDF page 63 ↗
A tire suddenly blows out while you are driving. What is the best first response?
Correct answer: Hold the wheel firmly and ease off the accelerator.
Keep the vehicle stable and slow gradually before moving to a safe stopping place.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, July 23, 2026 — Emergencies — tire blowout; PDF page 65 ↗
Your engine stalls while the car is moving, and steering becomes heavier. What should you do?
Correct answer: Keep steering and braking steadily toward a safe stopping place.
Loss of power assistance can make controls harder to use without making them unusable.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, July 23, 2026 — Emergencies — engine failure; PDF page 66 ↗
Your right wheels leave the pavement onto the shoulder. What is the safe initial response?
Correct answer: Ease off the accelerator and slow before carefully returning.
A sudden correction can send the vehicle across the road; regain control before a gentle return.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, July 23, 2026 — Running Off the Road; PDF page 64 ↗
On a slippery road, the rear of your car begins sliding to the right. What steering response helps recovery?
Correct answer: Steer toward the right while looking where you want to go.
Steer in the direction of the rear slide, then straighten as grip returns; avoid excessive correction and abrupt braking.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, July 23, 2026 — Skids; PDF page 64 ↗
You damage an unattended parked car and cannot find its owner. What should you do?
Correct answer: Leave a note with contact details, plate number, and crash date and time.
Try to locate the owner first; if that fails, provide the identifying and contact information described in the handbook.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, July 23, 2026 — Crashes — unattended vehicle; PDF page 64 ↗
Your car develops a problem but can still be moved safely. Where is a better place to stop?
Correct answer: Off the roadway where approaching drivers can see it well.
Move as far off the road as safely possible and avoid spots where approaching traffic has little warning.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, July 23, 2026 — Vehicle Breakdowns; PDF page 66 ↗
Another driver gestures angrily and tries to provoke you. What response reduces risk?
Correct answer: Avoid responding and create space from the vehicle.
Do not escalate the confrontation. If threatened, seek a well-lit public place and police assistance.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, July 23, 2026 — Aggressive Driving and Road Rage; PDF page 32 ↗
