Question

Imagine a car speeding to the airport and another car was coming from the same direction. The only way to avoid an accident was to swerve to the opposite direction. However, a truck was coming in that direction as well. The driver had a split second to decide.

1. What decision did he make? Explain the decision.
2. What did he take into account before he made the decision? Provide reasons to support your response

Answer 1

Answer & Explanation:

1. The driver likely swerved to the opposite direction to avoid the oncoming car, even if that meant colliding with the truck. This decision was probably made based on the assumption that a collision with a larger vehicle (the truck) would be less dangerous than a head-on collision with another car coming in the opposite direction.

2. Before making the decision, the driver likely took into account several factors:

- The speed and direction of the oncoming car

- The size and speed of the truck coming in the opposite direction

- The width and condition of the road

- The distance between the vehicles

- The driver's own driving skills and the handling capabilities of their car

Based on these factors, the driver may have determined that swerving to the opposite direction was the safest course of action, even if it meant colliding with the truck. The driver likely took into account the relative sizes of the vehicles and the likelihood of injury in each scenario.