Safe drivingQuestion 304 of 309

Why must you not jerk your car back onto the road from the shoulder?

  1. The tires will wear out
  2. The car may swerve into oncoming traffic or overturn
  3. The brakes will fail
  4. The engine will stop
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Correct answer: The car may swerve into oncoming traffic or overturn

A sudden turn can make you lose control. Return slowly when the road behind is clear.

Source: New Brunswick Driver's Handbook (Government of New Brunswick, 2022), 5.14 Running off the pavement, page 73

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026