1. How do I get out of a skid?
   1. Hit the brakes and turn your steering wheel in the direction you want the front of the car to go.
   2. Take your foot off the gas and turn your steering wheel in the direction you want the front of the car to go.
   3. Hit the brakes, hold the steering wheel at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock position, then gradually steer to the right.
2. What should I do if the accelerator sticks?
   1. Turn off the ignition, which will free the accelerator.
   2. Since it will only take a second, very carefully, reach down and pull it up.
   3. Try pulling it up with the toe of your shoe.
3. If my brakes go out while driving, what type of brakes should I not pump?
   1. Parking brakes.
   2. Antilock Braking Systems.
   3. Disc brakes.
4. If my car goes into deep water, what's the best way to get out?
   1. Don't panic. Release your safety belt, then kick the windshield. It is designed to shatter after two kicks. You can then escape.
   2. Release your safety belt. Try to get out through the window. If you can't get out through the window, try the door. If it doesn't open at first, don't panic. The water pressure will equalize when the water rises in the car, then the door should open.
   3. Release your safety rely. Very quickly climb into the back seat (because the front of the car will sink first). Kick out the rear window because it is designed to shatter after two kicks. You can then escape.
5. If the hood of my car flies open while on the freeway, what should I do?
   1. Hit the brakes. The car behind you will see your hood is open and will avoid you.
   2. You may actually see ahead by peeking through the opening between the dashboard and the hood. If not, then lean out the window to see what's ahead. Slow down smoothly and pull off the road.
   3. Continue driving at your present speed because if you stop someone will run into you. Then count to three, and steer gradually to the right.
6. The leading cause of death among Americans between the ages of 1 and 24 is:
   1. Motor Vehicle crashes
   2. Motor Vehicle crashes
   3. Motor Vehicle crashes
7. According to the National Safety Council, improper driving accounts for:
   1. Under 40% of all crashes.
   2. 55% of all crashes.
   3. Over 75% of all crashes.
8. What do I do in the event of a blowout?
   1. Slam on the brakes. This will slow the car as you quickly pull off the road to a safe location.
   2. Hang on tight to the steering wheel with your hands at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions. Take your foot off the gas and concentrate on staying in your lane. Then slow down gradually and pull off the road to a safe location.
   3. While holding on to the steering wheel with one hand, signal to other drivers to pass. Then quickly pull off the road to a safe location.
9. How can you avoid Road Rage?
   1. Be courteous behind the wheel.
   2. Take up more than one parking space.
   3. Block the passing lane.
10. Suppose another car's coming right at me...what should I do?
    1. Try to escape to the right if possible. Blow your horn. IF you can't avoid a collision, brake firmly and steadily.
    2. Try to escape to the left if possible. Blow your horn. If you can't avoid a collision, accelerate and try to outrun the collision.
    3. Flash your high beams. Blow your horn. Try to escape to your left while pumping your brakes.

Answers to Shell "Driving Dangers" Quiz:

1. b
2. c
3. b
4. b
5. b
6. a,b,c
7. c
8. b
9. a
10. a

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