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Commercial Driver's License

Category - Emergencies

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When steering to avoid a collision or crash, drivers should do which of the following?
  1. Hit the brakes hard as you steer away from the obstacle.
  2. Be prepared to counter-steer once you avoid the obstacle.
  3. Turn the steering wheel as sharply as possible.
  4. All of the above
Explanation
Answer: B - When using steering to avoid a collision or crash with any type of obstacle, drivers should always be prepared to counter-steer. Counter-steering is turning the wheel back the other direction once the vehicle has avoided the obstacle. Drivers must be prepared for this action or they will be too slow in executing it. Drivers should NOT slam on the brakes while steering out of an emergency situation as this may cause the tires to lock up and skid. Sharply turning the steering wheel can result in a rollover. Steer only what is needed to avoid the obstacle.
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