When approaching a hazard, it is quicker to _________ than to ________.

When approaching a hazard, it is quicker to _________ than to ________.

• A. Turn, stop
• B. Stop, turn
• C. Go around, stop
• D. Slow down, accelerate

Answer: (A)

When you spot a hazard, the fastest way to get out of its path is to move your vehicle’s direction rather than come to a complete halt. Braking to a stop requires distance to slow down and stop, and that stopping distance can be longer than the distance needed to steer away from the hazard, especially at higher speeds. By turning to avoid the obstacle, you reduce your exposure time to the hazard more quickly, provided there is safe space to maneuver and no other vehicles or pedestrians are in the way. So, if you can safely steer around the hazard without creating danger for others, that quick directional change is the better option. If there isn’t enough room to turn safely, you should slow down or stop as needed to avoid the hazard.

When you spot a hazard, the fastest way to get out of its path is to move your vehicle’s direction rather than come to a complete halt. Braking to a stop requires distance to slow down and stop, and that stopping distance can be longer than the distance needed to steer away from the hazard, especially at higher speeds. By turning to avoid the obstacle, you reduce your exposure time to the hazard more quickly, provided there is safe space to maneuver and no other vehicles or pedestrians are in the way.

So, if you can safely steer around the hazard without creating danger for others, that quick directional change is the better option. If there isn’t enough room to turn safely, you should slow down or stop as needed to avoid the hazard.