Safe drivingQuestion 276 of 328

You see an animal on the road ahead. What should you do?

  1. Drive around it quickly
  2. Flash your lights and speed up
  3. Stop and get out to move it
  4. Reduce speed and use your horn
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Correct answer: Reduce speed and use your horn

Animals move in unpredictable ways. Do not try to drive around one.

Source: The Official MTO Driver's Handbook (Ontario Ministry of Transportation), Dealing with particular situations, Animals on the road

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026