Car permit · Emergencies

A vehicle coming toward you moves across the center line and is headed straight for you. What is the best response?

A vehicle coming toward you moves across the center line and is headed straight for you. What is the best response?

Correct answer: Honk, brake hard, and steer toward the right edge of the road.

Answer options

  1. ASwerve left into the oncoming lane and sound your horn
  2. BHold your course in your lane and brace yourself for the impact
  3. CHonk, brake hard, and steer toward the right edge of the road Correct

Why

Warn the other driver with your horn, cut your speed as much as you can, and move right, even onto the shoulder, to get out of the vehicle's path. Swerving left is risky because the other driver may jerk back into their own lane, right where you would be.

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Topic: Emergencies   License: Car permit

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