Which step describes off-road recovery for a squad vehicle?

• A. Turn the wheels toward the pavement immediately.
• B. Let off the gas
• C. Stabilize the car - position your vehicle so that both of the wheels are away from the edge of the pavement, and the front tires have room to turn
• D. As the tires come back onto the roadway, counter-steer as needed

Answer: (C)

When recovering a squad vehicle from off the pavement, the first priority is to stabilize the car and create a safe path back to the roadway. Position the vehicle so that both rear and front tires are away from the edge, and the front tires have room to turn toward the roadway. This setup keeps the tires from catching on the edge or shoulder, prevents the vehicle from slipping further off or into a ditch, and gives you the control needed to steer back onto the road smoothly. Once you have that space and alignment, you can re-enter the roadway with controlled steering as needed.