When you are driving on a multi-lane road, if another vehicle moves into your lane right in front of you, cutting you off, you should:
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Brake sharply.
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Brake only if necessary to avoid a crash, and follow the other vehicle closely for a while.
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Honk your horn and brake firmly, to quickly drop back from the other vehicle.
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Stay calm. Slow down if necessary to avoid a crash, and gently drop back to a safe following distance.
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Explanation
When driving, you should always anticipate what other drivers might do and make appropriate adjustments. If another vehicle passes you and cuts you off while you are driving on a multi-lane highway, you should remain calm and gently slow down so that you can drop back and establish a safe following distance. Do not swerve to the side if there is traffic in the lane next to you.
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