Question 140 of 140

What should a driver generally prioritize if an emergency requires choosing between hitting a soft shoulder area or continuing toward a more serious hazard ahead?

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Choosing the lesser hazard, such as the shoulder, over the more serious one ahead, while maintaining as much control as possible
Closing your eyes until the situation resolves
Always braking as hard as possible right away regardless of what is ahead or how much room there is to work with
Continuing straight no matter what is directly ahead

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Correct answer to question 140 (Combination Vehicles): Choosing the lesser hazard, such as the shoulder, over the more serious one ahead, while maintaining as much control as possible

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In an unavoidable emergency, choosing the option that presents the lesser danger, such as a soft shoulder over a more serious obstacle, while trying to keep the vehicle under control, generally leads to a better outcome.

Updated: November 2026

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