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How should you respond to an animal that may enter the road ahead?
- A.Speed up to pass before it moves
- B.Aim directly at it so it will run away
- C.Use your horn continuously and close your eyes
- D.Slow down, scan the road edges, and be prepared to stop or swerve if it moves into your path
Correct answer
D. Slow down, scan the road edges, and be prepared to stop or swerve if it moves into your path
Why
Animals are unpredictable and often travel in groups, so slowing and scanning gives you options. At night, watch for reflected eyes at the edges of your headlight beam.
Manual topic: California Motorcycle Handbook (DL 655) - Hazards · From the California Motorcycle Permit practice bank (CAM-048).