To avoid a side impact collision, which action is recommended?

To avoid a side impact collision, which action is recommended?

• A. Speed up or slow down
• B. Drive faster to clear the intersection
• C. Maintain your lane position without adjusting speed
• D. Turn the wheel sharply toward the other vehicle

Answer: (A)

When a side impact risk exists, the goal is to change your time and position so you’re not in the other vehicle’s path. By adjusting your speed, you can create space: slowing down may let the other vehicle pass before you reach the intersection, or speeding up can get you through the area before they arrive. This reduces the chance of your vehicle being struck from the side. Moving the wheel toward the other vehicle or slam-braking aren’t safe ways to handle this, and simply staying in your lane without changing speed won’t alter the collision risk. So the best move is to adjust your speed to change where you’ll be as the other vehicle arrives.

When a side impact risk exists, the goal is to change your time and position so you’re not in the other vehicle’s path. By adjusting your speed, you can create space: slowing down may let the other vehicle pass before you reach the intersection, or speeding up can get you through the area before they arrive. This reduces the chance of your vehicle being struck from the side.

Moving the wheel toward the other vehicle or slam-braking aren’t safe ways to handle this, and simply staying in your lane without changing speed won’t alter the collision risk. So the best move is to adjust your speed to change where you’ll be as the other vehicle arrives.