Florida Driver's Handbook, Section 9: Handling Emergencies

Defensive driving, traffic stops, what to do after a crash, first aid and how to react to skids, blowouts, stuck pedals, breakdowns and stalls on railroad tracks.

Key rules

1. When stopped by police, signal and pull over safely, turn off the engine, stay inside and keep your hands visible. p. 75
2. After a crash, stop, call for help and exchange information; if no officer files a report, send FLHSMV a written report within 10 days. p. 77
3. Leaving the scene is a crime; if someone died, it is a first-degree felony with at least four years in prison. p. 77
4. Don't move someone who may have a neck or spinal injury, and treat injured people for shock. p. 78
5. In a skid, ease off the gas, avoid braking and steer where you want to go. p. 79
6. If you stall on the tracks with a train coming, get everyone out and run away at a 45-degree angle toward the train. p. 80
7. A car in water floats only 30 to 60 seconds: unbuckle, open the window and get out before calling 911. p. 80