If a vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you creating a hazard, you should first:
|
Swerve into the lane next to you.
|
|
|
Take your foot off the gas pedal.
|
|
|
Sound your horn and step on the brake firmly.
|
|
|
None of the above.
|
Explanation
When a vehicle merges in front of you too closely, you should take your foot off the gas pedal. By doing so, you allow some space to develop between your vehicle and the one ahead, without the need for abrupt braking or swerving into another lane.
Answer Statistics
🟠 This question is challenging — 48.3% of our users get this question wrong.
Other questions in the same category: Handling Driving Emergencies
If your power steering fails, you should:When your wheels run off the pavement, you should:In a situation with a flat tire or blowout, the driver should apply the brakes quickly and pull off the road immediately to check the tire.When experiencing a tire blowout, the driver should apply the brakes quickly and pull off the roadway to check the tire.When the roadway ahead of you is flooded, you should:If you are passing another vehicle, you should sound your horn when the vehicle is:If one of your tires blows out, you should:What should you do in case of a brake failure?You have allowed the wheels of your vehicle to run off the edge of the pavement. What should you do first?What should you do in case of a steering failure?
This question appears in the following DMV practice tests: