What is the best way to control consequences if you cant avoid a collision?

• A. Control brake and steer to collide at an angle
• B. Brake hard and stay straight
• C. Swerve into the oncoming lane
• D. Stop abruptly without steering

Answer: (A)

When you can’t avoid a crash, the goal is to manage the crash forces by slowing down and changing the direction of travel so the impact is at an angle rather than straight on. Braking reduces your speed, and steering lets you redirect toward a glancing contact with another vehicle or object. That angled collision spreads the forces over a larger area and can lessen the severity of injuries compared to a direct head-on hit.

Swerve into the oncoming lane is extremely risky because you may crash with another vehicle. Stopping abruptly without steering won’t change your path, so you could still collide straight ahead with substantial force. Braking hard and staying straight reduces speed but keeps the crash in a direct line, which often results in a more severe impact. Moving together—braking and steering to hit at an angle—best lowers the collision’s consequences.