If you encounter a vehicle headed the wrong way on a one-way street, you should...

• A. Slow down and stop
• B. Slow down, steer right, and sound the horn
• C. Turn left quickly
• D. Speed up to exit

Answer: (B)

When you see a vehicle coming toward you the wrong way on a one-way street, the priority is to create as much space and alertness as possible to prevent a head-on crash. The safest move is to slow down, steer toward the right edge of your lane, and honk to warn the other driver. Steering to the right uses the curb or shoulder as a buffer and keeps you out of the wrong-way vehicle’s path, while slowing gives you more time to react and stop if needed. Turning left would drive you into the other car’s path, speeding up would not reduce the danger and can make a collision more likely, and stopping abruptly can also trap you or reduce your ability to avoid the hazard.