Your car runs off the pavement onto the shoulder. To get back on the road, you should:

• A.Turn the wheel sharply back onto the road at full speed
• B.Brake hard while still on the shoulder
• C.Speed up and jump the edge of the pavement
• D.Ease off the accelerator, slow down, then steer gradually back onto the pavement

Why

A sharp turn at speed can make the tires catch and throw the car across the road. Slow first, then return at a shallow angle.

Manual topic: California Driver Handbook - Vehicle Emergencies · From the California Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (CAC-176).

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