Car permit · Emergencies
If you might not be able to avoid a collision, what should you aim for?
Correct answer: All of these are correct.
Answer options
- AStriking something soft that gives way instead of something solid
- BMaking the impact a glancing, sideswipe blow rather than a head-on one
- CStriking an object that is standing still instead of one coming at you
- DAll of these are correct Correct
Why
Each of these lowers the force of the crash: objects that give way absorb energy, a stationary object adds no speed of its own, and a glancing blow transfers less force than a head-on hit. If a collision is likely, brake hard and steer toward the least harmful option.
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Topic: Emergencies License: Car permit
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