CDL · Emergencies
On a two-lane road, a driver coming the other way wanders into your lane and is heading right at you. What is usually the best move?
Correct answer: Steer toward the right.
Answer options
- ABrake as hard as possible
- BSteer toward the right Correct
- CSwerve onto the left shoulder
Why
A move to the right is usually best, because if the other driver realizes the mistake, the natural reaction is to swerve back into their own lane, which is to your left. Hard braking may not prevent the collision, and going left risks meeting that driver head-on.
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Topic: Emergencies License: CDL
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