If an oncoming vehicle is attempting to overtake and poses a collision risk, what should you do?

When an oncoming vehicle is attempting to overtake and poses a collision risk, the best course of action is to reduce your speed and pull to the right shoulder. This response is correct because it prioritizes safety by creating space between your vehicle and the oncoming driver. Reducing speed can help you gain better control of your vehicle and can prevent a potential accident by allowing the overtaking vehicle to pass more safely.

Moving to the right shoulder further enhances safety by providing additional space and a clear area for the overtaking vehicle to navigate around you. This also reduces the chance of a head-on collision and ensures that you are out of the way in case the other driver misjudges their maneuver.

Other choices may not effectively mitigate the risk of a collision. For instance, accelerating could increase the likelihood of a crash if the other driver does not complete their overtake in time. Honking the horn might alert the other driver, but it does not change your position on the road or create more space between vehicles. Continuing to drive straight could lead directly to an accident if the oncoming vehicle miscalculates its ability to overtake safely.