The engine hood latch fails and the hood flies up, blocking your forward view while driving. What should you do?
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Correct answer to question 74 (Combination Vehicles): Slow down gradually while looking through any gap or side window, and pull off the road as soon as it's safe
Why
Gradually slowing while using whatever visibility remains, then getting fully off the road, avoids both an uncontrolled stop in traffic and the risk of losing sight of the road entirely.
Updated: November 2026