New York · Right-of-Way
If your wheels move off the pavement, what should you do?
- Steer sharply back onto the pavement immediately
- Brake hard and turn back onto the pavement
- Accelerate and steer back onto the pavement quickly
- Ease your foot off the gas and brake gently; when the vehicle slows, check for traffic then turn carefully back onto the pavement
Correct answer
Ease your foot off the gas and brake gently; when the vehicle slows, check for traffic then turn carefully back onto the pavement
Why this is correct
The handbook states: RUNNING OFF THE PAVEMENT - If your wheels move off the pavement, do not suddenly steer or swerve back onto the pavement. Ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently. When your vehicle has decreased speed, check for traffic behind you, then turn carefully back onto the pavement.
New York Driver Handbook, p. 55