Practice question

While driving, your wheels slip off the edge of the road. You should:

  1. Jerk the steering wheel to force the vehicle back onto the pavement.
  2. Speed up and steer back onto the pavement gradually.
  3. Slam on your brakes and stop.
  4. Slow down by gently using the brakes. Turn the steering wheel to return to the pavement at a safe speed.

Answer: D — Slow down by gently using the brakes. Turn the steering wheel to return to the pavement at a safe speed.

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