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You drift onto a shoulder with a steep drop-off (soft shoulder). What is the safest way back onto the pavement?
- A.Ease off the accelerator, and when the vehicle has slowed, steer gently back onto the road
- B.Turn the wheel sharply toward the pavement right away
- C.Speed up so the tires climb the edge
- D.Brake hard while turning back
Correct answer
A. Ease off the accelerator, and when the vehicle has slowed, steer gently back onto the road
Why
A sharp turn against a pavement edge can trip the tires and swing or roll the vehicle. Slowing first and easing back at a shallow angle keeps the truck under control.
Manual topic: Safe Driving - Seeing Hazards · From the General Knowledge practice bank (GK-043).