Washington Personal Driver Knowledge Test
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A trash can has rolled into your lane ahead, and you will need to steer around it. What should you do first?
A has a loose gray trash can ahead in its lane, with silver B following. The can is enlarged in a clearly labeled inset. Neither a scan nor a maneuver is marked.
Correct answer: Scan ahead and behind, and choose a safe new path around it
Why
The Washington guide teaches a hazard routine: plan, communicate, check, execute, and evaluate. When you must change your path, first picture the new target area and the path to it, and look behind you, because the drivers behind you are often the most affected by your change. A good plan lets you move smoothly and does not surprise other road users.
Verified against Washington Driver Guide · 5.0 Hazard management; 5.5 Path of travel · p. 155, 156, 165
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