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You are driving on a single-lane highway. You notice a small child playing near the edge of the road, facing away from you. What is the most defensive action to take?

Children can be unpredictable. Reducing speed and preparing to stop provides the maximum reaction time to prevent a collision in this high-risk scenario.

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Question: You are driving on a single-lane highway. You notice a small child playing near the edge of the road, facing away from you. What is the most defensive action to take?

Answer options:

  • Maintain your speed and assume they won't run into the road.
  • Sound your horn continuously and speed up to pass quickly. ✅ Reduce speed significantly, prepare to stop, and be ready for unpredictable movement.
  • Change lanes to the left to give them space.

Correct answer: Reduce speed significantly, prepare to stop, and be ready for unpredictable movement.

Explanation: Children can be unpredictable. Reducing speed and preparing to stop provides the maximum reaction time to prevent a collision in this high-risk scenario.

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