Safe drivingQuestion 98 of 125

A car comes at you in your lane. Which way do you steer to avoid it?

  1. Swerve left, across the road
  2. Stay still and freeze
  3. Speed up
  4. Brake, and head for the right shoulder
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Correct answer: Brake, and head for the right shoulder

Brake hard, go right and use your horn. Do not swerve left, because you may hit oncoming traffic.

Source: Nunavut Driver's Manual (Government of Nunavut, Motor Vehicles Division), Direct Collision Course, page 59

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026