Ohio Driver's Handbook, Section 10: Emergency Situations

Avoiding crashes, skids, dark signals, vehicle failures, breakdowns and what to do after a crash.

Key rules

1. In a skid, release the brake or gas and turn into the skid; a dark traffic signal is a four-way stop. handbook
2. Blowout: hold the wheel firmly, keep straight, do not brake and slow down gradually. handbook
3. Breakdown: get off the road, turn on flashers, place flares 200 to 300 feet behind and stay in the vehicle. handbook
4. After a crash: move off the road, call 911 if anyone is hurt, exchange information without discussing fault, and notify your insurer. handbook