If one or two of your wheels run off the edge of the roadway, what should you do?

When one or two of your wheels run off the edge of the roadway, the safest and most effective action is to slow down gradually and ease back onto the road. Doing this helps maintain control of the vehicle and prevents sudden movements that could lead to losing control or rolling over. By gradually reducing your speed, you allow the tires to regain traction and make it easier to steer the vehicle back onto the road without creating a hazard for yourself or other road users.

Turning sharply to get back on the road can lead to a loss of control, potentially causing the vehicle to skid or overturn. Similarly, accelerating can also result in losing control or sliding off the edge further, increasing the risk of an accident. Stopping immediately is not advisable because it could create a hazard for other drivers or result in being rear-ended if you are not in a safe location. Therefore, slowing down and easing back onto the roadway is the most prudent choice in this situation.