What steps should you take when you encounter a broken or disabled vehicle on the road?

What steps should you take when you encounter a broken or disabled vehicle on the road?

• A. Stop immediately in the lane and wait for help.
• B. Slow down, move over if safe, and pass with caution; call for assistance if needed.
• C. Speed up to get past the vehicle as quickly as possible.
• D. Ignore the vehicle and continue.

Answer: (B)

When you see a broken or disabled vehicle, the priority is to create space and reduce the risk of a crash. Slow down to a safe speed for the conditions, and, if it’s safe to do so, change lanes to give the vehicle room and pass with extra caution. If you can’t move over safely, still slow down significantly and pass with heightened awareness and room between you and the vehicle. If possible, call for assistance so help can arrive. Use your hazard lights to warn other drivers if appropriate, and remember not to stop in a travel lane, not to speed through, and not to ignore the situation.

When you see a broken or disabled vehicle, the priority is to create space and reduce the risk of a crash. Slow down to a safe speed for the conditions, and, if it’s safe to do so, change lanes to give the vehicle room and pass with extra caution. If you can’t move over safely, still slow down significantly and pass with heightened awareness and room between you and the vehicle. If possible, call for assistance so help can arrive. Use your hazard lights to warn other drivers if appropriate, and remember not to stop in a travel lane, not to speed through, and not to ignore the situation.