If you must make an emergency stop, you should brake so that you:

If you must make an emergency stop, you should brake so that you:

• A. Stay in a straight line
• B. Stop as quickly as possible
• C. Stay in a straight line and steer
• D. Swerve to avoid the obstacle

Answer: (C)

In an emergency stop, your priority is to stop quickly while keeping full control of the vehicle. Brake firmly and progress toward a stop, but keep the vehicle pointing straight to prevent loss of control or a rollover. If there’s an obstacle, steer to avoid it while continuing to brake smoothly—avoid sudden, jerky movements that could destabilize the vehicle. Staying in a straight line minimizes risk, and steering when needed allows you to avoid hazards without losing control. Swerving or trying to brake to a complete stop without regard to steering increases the chance of a skid or collision, so the best approach is to maintain a straight path while using careful steering to evade the obstacle.

In an emergency stop, your priority is to stop quickly while keeping full control of the vehicle. Brake firmly and progress toward a stop, but keep the vehicle pointing straight to prevent loss of control or a rollover. If there’s an obstacle, steer to avoid it while continuing to brake smoothly—avoid sudden, jerky movements that could destabilize the vehicle. Staying in a straight line minimizes risk, and steering when needed allows you to avoid hazards without losing control. Swerving or trying to brake to a complete stop without regard to steering increases the chance of a skid or collision, so the best approach is to maintain a straight path while using careful steering to evade the obstacle.