Safe DrivingQuestion 55 of 120
You are driving slower than the flow of traffic because of a heavy load on a long upgrade. What is the correct action?
a.Stay in the right lane and turn on your four-way flashers to warn faster traffic
b.Move to the left lane so others can pass on the right
c.Drive on the shoulder
d.Speed up beyond a safe speed to match traffic
Explanation
Staying right and using hazard flashers warns approaching drivers that you are moving well below traffic speed. Blocking the left lane, driving on the shoulder, and forcing an unsafe speed all create additional hazards.
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