What is the best way to respond to an obstacle on the road?

Responding to an obstacle on the road requires careful consideration to avoid accidents and ensure safety. Swerving your vehicle can be the best response in certain situations, as it allows you to navigate around the obstacle rather than directly confront it. This maneuver is particularly effective when the obstacle is immediate and could potentially cause a collision if you were to continue on your current path.

By swerving, you aim to maintain control of your vehicle while avoiding a collision. It’s important to do this only if you can safely maneuver around the obstacle without endangering yourself or other road users. This response highlights the importance of being aware of your surroundings and having the reflexes needed to act decisively.

Braking immediately can lead to loss of control or may not be sufficient if the obstacle is in your direct path and continuing forward could cause an accident. Sounding the horn can alert others about the obstacle but doesn’t inherently provide a means for you to avoid it. Ignoring the obstacle is also dangerous, as even if you personally may feel safe, other drivers around you might not have the same awareness of the situation, thereby potentially leading to accidents.