Which statement about swerving to avoid hazards is most accurate?

• A. It should be used whenever possible.
• B. It should be used as a last-second emergency avoidance method.
• C. It should be avoided entirely.
• D. It should be your primary maneuver to avoid hazards.

Answer: (B)

Swerving to avoid hazards is a high-risk maneuver that should be reserved for emergencies. Abrupt steering can push you into other lanes, into oncoming traffic, or off the road, and you may lose control, especially at higher speeds or on slick surfaces. The safest approach is to brake in a controlled way and steer within your lane to avoid the hazard when possible. Only when there isn’t enough time to safely slow down or to avoid the hazard by staying in your lane should you execute a sudden swerve. This makes last-second maneuvers the appropriate emergency option, not a routine method or a primary tactic.