Off-road recovery

Chapter 6: Emergency Situations and Challenging Conditions › Loss of control · printed page 79 (PDF page 81)

Off-road recovery If you drive off the paved portion of the roadway, do the following: • Keep a firm grip on the steering wheel. • Do not try to steer the vehicle back onto the road immediately. • Take your foot off the gas pedal to reduce your speed. • Try to avoid braking. If you need to brake, use gradual pressure on the brake pedal to keep control.

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Open official handbook at page 81 ↗

Source: Driver's Guide: cars and light trucks, Spring 2026. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Alberta.