## Vehicle Approaching in Your Lane 

1. Sound horn and flash high beams. 

2. Brake hard. 

3. Steer to the side of the road. 

## Right Wheels Off Pavement 

1. Take your foot off the gas pedal. 

2. Hold the wheel firmly and steer in a straight line. 

3. Brake lightly. 

4. Wait until the road is clear. Turn back on the pavement at a slow speed (signal your intention). 

## Overcorrection 

Overcorrection is excessive steering in reaction to an event or loss of control of a vehicle. It typically occurs when a motorist steers too sharply in an effort to avoid a collision or driving off of the roadway. It can result in a rollover crash or steering into oncoming traffic. Avoid overcorrecting! If you find yourself unintentionally leaving the roadway: 

1. Stay calm. 

2. Hold the wheel firmly. 

3. Take your foot off the gas and do not slam on the brakes. 

4. Steer the car where desired. 

5. If necessary, steer the car to a safe place and stop. 

## Skidding/Hydroplaning 

1. Take your foot off the gas pedal. 

2. Do not use your brakes, if possible. 

3. Turn the vehicle’s front tires in the direction you want to go (steer in the direction of the skid). 

4. If you are about to hit something, see Emergency Braking, below. 

## Emergency Braking 

To stop in an emergency situation where traction is lost, drivers with conventional brakes should pump the brakes. Drivers with anti-lock brakes (ABS)  must press down hard on the brake pedal, hold it, and steer out of danger. If the motorist with ABS removes steady pressure from the brake pedal or pumps the brakes, the ABS will disengage or turn off. 

Vehicles can be equipped with two different types of ABS: 

• Four-wheel  (on passenger cars and some light trucks). Brake hard, steer, and keep constant pressure on the brake pedal. 

• Rear-wheel  (only on some light trucks). ABS prevents the rear wheels from locking up so that the back end of the vehicle does not skid. The front wheels can still lock up and cause the driver to lose steering control. If this happens, let up on the brake pedal just enough to allow the front wheels to start rolling again to regain control. 

## Brake Failure 

1. If you do NOT have ABS, pump the brake pedal hard and fast; if you have ABS, skip to #2. 

2. Shif to a lower gear. 

3. Apply the parking brake slowly and while holding down the release lever/button. This will prevent your rear wheels from locking and your vehicle from skidding. 

4. Rub your tires against the curb to slow your vehicle or pull off the road into an open space. 

