If a driver sees an animal on the roadway:
- No special action is required.
- The driver should honk their horn.
- The driver should pass the animal as closely as possible.
- The driver should be very cautious. ✓
Answer: D. The driver should be very cautious.
The driver should be very cautious.
Why this is the answer
The handbook says an animal can suddenly run in front of your vehicle, so you need to drive with extra care. It tells you to slow down when animals are standing near the road because they may move unexpectedly. When there is time, it suggests reducing speed, tapping the brakes, and using the horn. Avoid steering into opposing traffic or off the road; keep the vehicle under control. That is why the correct choice is to be very cautious rather than doing nothing, honking only, or passing closely.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A. No special action is required. — Doing nothing is wrong because the handbook calls for caution, slowing down, and watching animals near the road.
- B. The driver should honk their horn. — Honking is not the whole answer; the handbook mentions the horn only as one step when you have time to avoid a collision, after reducing speed.
- C. The driver should pass the animal as closely as possible. — Passing closely is unsafe and not supported; the handbook says to slow near animals and avoid swerving or losing control.
Remember it
When an animal is near the road, picture the word caution before you picture the horn.