Drivers and passengers should mount and dismount on the side of the vehicle that ______ exposed to oncoming traffic.

Drivers and passengers should mount and dismount on the side of the vehicle that ______ exposed to oncoming traffic.

• A. is not exposed to oncoming traffic
• B. is exposed to oncoming traffic
• C. is behind the vehicle
• D. is above the vehicle

Answer: (A)

Mounting and dismounting on the side of the vehicle that is not exposed to oncoming traffic keeps you out of the path of passing cars. This side—away from the traffic flow—offers better protection as you step out, minimizes the chance of being struck, and makes it easier to keep balance and visibility as you exit. Exiting toward the side exposed to traffic increases risk because you’re stepping into vehicles’ paths. Exiting behind the vehicle doesn’t reliably shield you from traffic, and exiting above the vehicle isn’t a viable or safe option. So the safest choice is the side away from oncoming traffic.

Mounting and dismounting on the side of the vehicle that is not exposed to oncoming traffic keeps you out of the path of passing cars. This side—away from the traffic flow—offers better protection as you step out, minimizes the chance of being struck, and makes it easier to keep balance and visibility as you exit. Exiting toward the side exposed to traffic increases risk because you’re stepping into vehicles’ paths. Exiting behind the vehicle doesn’t reliably shield you from traffic, and exiting above the vehicle isn’t a viable or safe option. So the safest choice is the side away from oncoming traffic.