What should you do if you lose steering control on a highway?

• A. Swerve to the shoulder
• B. Turn the car around
• C. Hit the brakes hard
• D. Ease your foot off the gas pedal

Answer: (D)

When steering is lost on a highway, your priority is to regain control by reducing speed in a controlled way. Easing your foot off the gas pedal lowers your speed without abruptly transferring weight or locking wheels, which helps the tires regain traction and responsiveness in the steering. This smoother transition makes it more likely you can steer back toward a safe lane and bring the vehicle to a controlled stop. Avoid swerving or turning around, because abrupt steering changes at highway speeds can lead to a spin or crash. Braking hard can also worsen the loss of control by causing tires to lock or skid. After easing off the gas, use gentle steering and, if needed, light braking to slow further and move safely toward the shoulder.