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Sides

Here we look at planning an escape route to the side of the danger. These are the factors to take into account when making a decision:

Left or right side?

• Whichever side has visible free space.

• Rather into lane of traffic going same direction than oncoming direction.

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Danger from the Back:

• Divert to slower lane rather than fast lane.

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Impact:

• If collision is unavoidable, which would involve the least impact.

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Angle:

• Can the impact be at an angle.

• The higher the speed, the narrower is the angle of escape.

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Law:

• If it comes to avoiding an accident, then rather contravene the law. E.g., crossing a solid line.

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