If you run off the pavement while driving, what should you do?

When you find yourself running off the pavement, it's crucial to handle the situation with care to maintain control of your vehicle and ensure your safety. Steering straight and slowing down allows you to regain control while minimizing the risk of losing traction or flipping the vehicle.

By reducing your speed, you give yourself more time to assess your surroundings and approach the transition back to the roadway carefully. Steering straight helps prevent any abrupt movements that could lead to overcorrection or instability, which could cause more severe issues, such as losing control of the vehicle or veering into a roadside obstacle. Once you have slowed down sufficiently, you can gently steer back onto the pavement when it is safe to do so, ensuring a smoother re-entry onto the road.

This method prioritizes safety by reducing the likelihood of an accident and allows for a controlled return to driving on the pavement.