What braking technique should be used when you accidentally go off the roadway?

What braking technique should be used when you accidentally go off the roadway?

• A. Take your foot off of the accelerator and brake carefully
• B. Steer sharply back onto the road
• C. Lock the wheels by braking hard
• D. Accelerate to re-enter quickly

Answer: (A)

When you accidentally go off the roadway, your first goal is to regain control with smooth, controlled actions. Easing off the accelerator and braking gently slows you down without upsetting the vehicle’s balance, which is especially important on a soft shoulder or loose surface where abrupt braking can cause skidding or loss of steering. Keep a light, steady grip, and look ahead toward the road. Steer back onto the roadway gradually and smoothly once you’re under control and at a safe speed. Avoid hard braking that could lock the wheels or cause a skid, and avoid sharp steering back onto the pavement, which can cause you to overcorrect or lose control. Don’t try to re-enter quickly by accelerating; speed up too soon can make it harder to merge safely.

When you accidentally go off the roadway, your first goal is to regain control with smooth, controlled actions. Easing off the accelerator and braking gently slows you down without upsetting the vehicle’s balance, which is especially important on a soft shoulder or loose surface where abrupt braking can cause skidding or loss of steering. Keep a light, steady grip, and look ahead toward the road. Steer back onto the roadway gradually and smoothly once you’re under control and at a safe speed. Avoid hard braking that could lock the wheels or cause a skid, and avoid sharp steering back onto the pavement, which can cause you to overcorrect or lose control. Don’t try to re-enter quickly by accelerating; speed up too soon can make it harder to merge safely.