If approached by an aggressive driver you should:

Question: If approached by an aggressive driver you should:

Answer options:

• Match their speed ✅ Stay calm, do not make eye contact, change lanes safely
• Brake-check them
• Honk back

Correct answer: Stay calm, do not make eye contact, change lanes safely

Explanation: The SAAQ Driver's Handbook emphasizes defensive driving and conflict de-escalation to ensure road safety. Staying calm, avoiding eye contact, and safely changing lanes is correct because it de-escalates tension and distances you from danger. Conversely, matching their speed, brake-checking, or honking are highly dangerous, confrontational actions that escalate anger and increase the risk of a collision. Official Québec road rules require drivers to avoid behavior that compromises road safety or provokes other motorists. On the Class 5 knowledge test, expect scenarios focusing on emotional control, where the correct answer always prioritize patience, cooperation, and proactive collision avoidance over retaliation.