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Avoiding a Collision
When something breaks or a crash is unavoidable: what to do in the moment, and what the law requires after.
What this lesson covers
- List the three basic ways to avoid an imminent collision: stop, steer away, speed up
- Explain why steering can sometimes avoid a hazard that braking cannot
- Recognize when speeding up — rather than braking — is the safer option
- Choose the least damaging path when a collision can't be fully avoided
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