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You cannot avoid a crash. What should you try to steer for?

  1. A soft object such as bushes or a snow bank
  2. A parked car
  3. A tree
  4. A concrete wall
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Correct answer: A soft object such as bushes or a snow bank

A soft object absorbs part of the force. Hard objects make the crash worse.

Source: Learn to Drive Smart (ICBC, 2026), Chapter 8, Emergency strategies: Avoiding crashes or reducing the impact, page 131

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026