What is the most effective way to control the intensity of a potential crash?

Controlling the speed of your car is the most effective way to manage the intensity of a potential crash. By adjusting your speed, you can increase your reaction time, allowing for better decision-making and reducing the likelihood of a high-impact collision. Lowering your speed gives you more time to assess the situation, navigate around hazards, or stop if necessary, resulting in less severe outcomes during a potential crash.

Braking hard might initially seem like a good response to an imminent crash, but it can lead to loss of vehicle control, especially in slippery conditions, and may not always effectively prevent a collision from occurring. Steering away from hazards is a useful maneuver, but it does not directly address speed; if the vehicle is traveling too fast, steering may not sufficiently prevent a crash. Honking your horn acts as a way to alert other drivers or pedestrians but does not inherently reduce the likelihood or severity of a crash; it’s a reactive measure rather than a preventative one.