When a vehicle is approaching head-on in your lane, you should:
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Ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently.
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Slow down immediately. Pull over to the right and sound your horn.
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Sound your horn and use your emergency flashers.
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Signal and change lanes to avoid the oncoming vehicle.
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Explanation
When a vehicle is approaching head-on in your lane, it's recommended to slow down, pull over to the right, and sound your horn to alert the other driver of the impending danger. This action helps to warn the oncoming vehicle and may assist in avoiding a potential collision by prompting the other driver to take corrective action.
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