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Difficulty: MediumDefensive Driving and Hazard Anticipation

When an oncoming vehicle unexpectedly drifts across the center line into your travel lane on a two-lane road, defensive driving protocols require steering to the left into the opposing lane if the right shoulder appears narrow.

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False. Defensive driving rules dictate that if an oncoming vehicle enters your lane, you must steer to the right toward the shoulder or off-road area, never to the left into opposing traffic.
The statement is false because defensive driving standards require drivers to steer toward the right shoulder or off-road area when avoiding an oncoming vehicle. Steering to the left into the opposing lane significantly increases the risk of a head-on impact if the oncoming driver suddenly corrects their path.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the head-on collision threat presented by the drifting vehicle.
An oncoming vehicle has crossed into your lane, creating an immediate conflict.
Recognizing severe hazards early allows time to execute safe evasive actions.
2
Evaluate potential escape paths and risks of steering left versus right.
Steering left risks a head-on crash if the drifting driver attempts to return to their proper lane or if trailing traffic is present.
Drifting drivers typically react by swerving back to their right (your left).
3
Select the proper defensive evasive maneuver.
Brake firmly and steer to the right shoulder or off the road.
Steering right keeps your vehicle away from the oncoming vehicle's natural recovery path and off-road objects are generally less severe than a head-on impact.

Key Concept

Evasive Steering and Head-On Hazard Response
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Defensive Driving and Hazard Anticipation

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