Evasive action is defined as what?

• A. The final resting position
• B. The action or combination of actions to avoid a collision
• C. The first contact between vehicles
• D. The place where a collision starts

Answer: (B)

Evasive action is the maneuvers you undertake to prevent a crash when a hazard appears. It covers braking, steering, accelerating, or any combination of these actions to create space or avoid contact. The goal is proactive protection—to prevent a collision—not to describe where you end up after an impact or where the collision begins. The other descriptions describe outcomes or moments of contact, not the protective moves you perform. In practice, quick, decisive changes in speed and direction—while staying in your lane and within your capabilities—illustrate evasive action in real driving.