If a passing vehicle has to cut closely in front of you to avoid oncoming traffic, what should you do?

• A. Slow down and check to the right shoulder ahead
• B. Speed up to reestablish your position
• C. Move to the left lane immediately
• D. Honk loudly to warn them

Answer: (A)

When another vehicle cuts in front of you to avoid oncoming traffic, the safest response is to slow down and look toward the right shoulder ahead. Slowing down creates more space and reduces the risk of a rear-end collision if the other driver slows or speeds up suddenly. Checking the right shoulder ahead helps you assess whether there’s a safe place to move over if needed and to spot any hazards along the edge of the road. Speeding up to reclaim your position can increase risk, moving to the left lane can put you in the path of oncoming traffic, and honking doesn’t help and can escalate the situation.