A vehicle suddenly pulls out in front of you and a crash straight ahead seems unavoidable. If the shoulder is clear, what is generally the safest option?

Correct answer to question 23 (General Knowledge): Steer onto the shoulder rather than swerving into another lane of traffic

Why

A clear shoulder is generally a safer escape path than an occupied lane of oncoming or adjacent traffic, since it avoids turning one collision risk into a head-on or side crash.