Question 265 of 403

If a vehicle suddenly pulls out in front of you and a crash seems unavoidable, what is generally the safer choice?

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Take your foot off the brake so the vehicle can regain traction
Stay in your lane and brake as hard as possible rather than swerving unpredictably
Brake as hard as possible and hold your lane no matter what happens next, which isn't obvious without real choice experience
Swerve into oncoming traffic to avoid the vehicle

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Correct answer to question 265 (General Knowledge): Stay in your lane and brake as hard as possible rather than swerving unpredictably

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Braking hard in your own lane is usually safer than swerving into another lane or into oncoming traffic, where the outcome and the hazards present are less predictable.

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