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Safe drivingQuestion 148 of 202

An animal suddenly appears in front of your vehicle. What should you avoid?

  1. Slamming on the brakes
  2. Slowing down
  3. Checking for traffic in the next lane
  4. Leaving a lot of room around it
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Correct answer: Slamming on the brakes

Hard braking could make you lose control. Slow down and decide if you can steer around the animal safely.

Source: Driver's Manual: A guide to safely operate cars and light trucks (Government of the Northwest Territories, revised August 2022), Chapter 6, Animals, page 109

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026