If you are forced to leave the road in an emergency, you should countersteer when.

If you are forced to leave the road in an emergency, you should countersteer when.


Stopping is not always the safest thing to do in an emergency. In some emergencies, you may have to drive off the road. It may be less risky than facing a collision with another vehicle. Most shoulders are strong enough to support the weight of a large vehicle and, therefore, offer an available escape route. Here are some guidelines, if you do leave the road. If possible, avoid using the brakes until your speed has dropped to about 20 mph. Then brake very gently to avoid skidding on a loose surface. Keep one set of wheels on the pavement, if possible. This helps to maintain control. If the shoulder is clear, stay on it until your vehicle has come to a stop. Signal and check your mirrors before pulling back onto the road. If you are forced to return to the road before you can stop, use the following procedure: -Hold the wheel tightly and turn sharply enough to get right back on the road safely. Don't try to edge gradually back on the road. If you do, your tires might grab unexpectedly and you could lose control. -When both front tires are on the paved surface, countersteer immediately. The two turns should be made as a single "steer-countersteer" move



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