Speed and followingQuestion 127 of 296
A child runs onto the road ahead. You drive at 60 km/h and cannot stop in time. What is generally the best action?
- Brake only, with the wheel straight
- Steer around the child, or combine braking with steering
- Sound the horn and keep your speed
- Take your foot off the brake and coast
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Correct answer: Steer around the child, or combine braking with steering
Above 40 km/h, you need less distance to steer around an object than to stop. Look for a safe path and steer there.
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026