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At 55 mph on a rural highway, your right wheels drift off the pavement onto a soft shoulder that is lower than the road. What should you do?
Blue A’s right wheels are below the pavement edge on the lower soft shoulder. A side-view detail identifies the drop-off; the card states the given 55 mph.
Correct answer: Ease off the gas, slow down gradually, and steer back onto the road when it is safe.
Why
Drop-offs at the pavement edge can cause serious crashes when drivers react too fast. A sharp turn back can send the vehicle into oncoming traffic or cause a rollover. With a lower speed, the tires can climb the edge with a small, controlled turn.
Verified against South Dakota Driver License Manual · Uneven surface drop-offs · p. 57
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