Question To avoid a crash: Answers Braking is always the best option. Swerving may be more effective than braking. Drivers should leave 100 yards of distance between their vehicle and the next. Explanation Stopping is not always the safest response to a hazard on the road. You can almost always turn to avoid an obstacle faster than you can stop. Take a FREE Practice Test Now This questions appears in the following tests: Arkansas Knowledge Test Class A , Tennessee Knowledge Test Class B ,