If a vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you creating a hazard, you should first:

Take your foot off the gas pedal.
Sound your horn and step on the brake firmly.
Swerve into the lane next to you.
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.

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