How would you respond to the indications in the following picture?
- Swerve left and accelerate to avoid hitting passengers that are about to get out of the vehicle.
- Continue driving normally.
- Correct answer: Slow down and be prepared to stop, in order to avoid hitting the open door.
- Honk loudly and continuously and swerve left, to avoid hitting the opening door.
Why this is the answer
The correct answer in the official bank: Slow down and be prepared to stop, in order to avoid hitting the open door.
An open door on a parked vehicle suggests that someone may get out. That person may step into the driving lane without noticing the approaching vehicle. So you should slow down and be prepared to stop, to avoid hitting the door or the person. Even if the person getting out must be careful, a driver on the road cannot rely on that. Honking does not prevent the danger, and accelerating increases it.