Question

republic of diesel n steel
department of transportation
land transportation office
professional drivers exam
question #: 7 (hard)
if a driver in the opposite lane drifts slightly toward your lane, what is the safest first reaction?
a) flash your headlights or honk briefly.
b) swerve to the shoulder immediately.
c) accelerate to pass quickly.
d) stop the vehicle completely.

Explanation:

• Option B: Swerving to the shoulder immediately is dangerous as it may lead to loss of control or collision with the shoulder's obstacles.
• Option C: Accelerating to pass quickly might not be safe if the on - coming driver corrects their path suddenly.
• Option D: Stopping the vehicle completely in the middle of the road can cause a rear - end collision.
• Option A: Flashing headlights or honking briefly is a non - evasive action that can alert the other driver to their mistake without creating a more dangerous situation.

Answer:

A. Flash your headlights or honk briefly.