Question

class e general knowledge question #44 / 50
while you are driving in the lane next to the curb on a multi-lane road, the car on your left suddenly moves toward your lane. they are about to crash into your front fender. you should
select a letter to choose your answer.
a brake and steer over the curb to your right, up onto the sidewalk if you have to.
b stay in the middle of your lane with your steering firmly pointed straight ahead. brake hard and brace yourself.
c move to the right side of your lane and brake as hard as needed to avoid a crash.

Explanation:

🆕 New Concept Discovered: Defensive Driving and Collision Avoidance
How to react quickly to prevent or minimize an imminent crash.

Step 1: Analyze the driving scenario

The question describes a critical situation:

• You are driving in the rightmost lane (next to the curb) on a multi-lane road.
• A car on your left suddenly veers toward your lane and is about to hit your front fender.

This means the threat is coming directly from your left side, pushing you toward the right.

Step 2: Evaluate the options

• Option A (Brake and steer over the curb to your right, up onto the sidewalk if you have to):

Steering onto a sidewalk is highly dangerous because there may be pedestrians, light poles, or other solid obstacles. This is generally not the standard recommended action unless there is absolutely no other choice and it is known to be clear.

• Option B (Stay in the middle of your lane with your steering firmly pointed straight ahead. Brake hard and brace yourself):

Remaining stationary in the path of an oncoming vehicle guarantees a collision. You should try to avoid the crash if space permits.

• Option C (Move to the right side of your lane and brake as hard as needed to avoid a crash):

Since you are in the lane next to the curb, you have some space on the right side of your current lane. By moving to the far right of your lane and braking hard, you maximize the distance between your car and the veering vehicle, utilizing your lane's width to avoid the collision without unsafely mounting the curb or sidewalk.

Answer:

C - Move to the right side of your lane and brake as hard as needed to avoid a crash.