If you need to leave the road in a traffic emergency, you should:

Avoid braking until your speed has dropped to about 20 mph. Section 2.17: If you must leave the road, try to avoid braking until your speed

If you need to leave the road in a traffic emergency, you should:

ANSWER BREAKDOWN
  • A. Correct. If you must leave the road, try to avoid braking until your speed has dropped to about 20 mph. Then brake gently.
  • B. Incorrect. "Brake hard as you turn off the road" is not correct. If you must leave the road, try to avoid braking until your speed has dropped to about 20 mph. Then brake gently.
  • C. Incorrect. "Turn off the ignition" is not correct. If you must leave the road, try to avoid braking until your speed has dropped to about 20 mph. Then brake gently.
  • D. Incorrect. "Aim for a tree or pole" is not correct. If you must leave the road, try to avoid braking until your speed has dropped to about 20 mph. Then brake gently.