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How can you minimize the impact of a potential collision with a large NWT animal if a collision is unavoidable?

If a collision is unavoidable, braking firmly to reduce speed and maintaining control, aiming for a glancing blow, can minimize damage to the vehicle and injury

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Question: How can you minimize the impact of a potential collision with a large NWT animal if a collision is unavoidable?

Answer options:

  • Swerve sharply to avoid it, even if it means entering oncoming traffic. ✅ Brake firmly while maintaining control, aiming for a glancing blow rather than a direct hit if possible.
  • Accelerate rapidly to pass it before it moves.
  • Sound your horn and flash your high beams continuously until it moves.

Correct answer: Brake firmly while maintaining control, aiming for a glancing blow rather than a direct hit if possible.

Explanation: If a collision is unavoidable, braking firmly to reduce speed and maintaining control, aiming for a glancing blow, can minimize damage to the vehicle and injury to occupants, while avoiding sudden swerving into other lanes.

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