What is the recommendation when your view down the road is restricted?

When the view down the road is restricted, the best recommendation is to slow down and cover the brake. This approach allows you to maintain control of the vehicle while being prepared to react to any hazards that may come into view. By reducing your speed, you give yourself more time to assess the situation and make safe decisions, which is particularly important when visibility is limited.

Covering the brake means you position your foot over the brake pedal without fully pressing it, allowing for a quick response if necessary. This technique improves your reaction time and enhances safety since you may need to stop or slow down suddenly if an obstacle appears. It is crucial in situations where unexpected conditions may arise, such as pedestrians, other vehicles, or road signs that become visible only at close distances.

The other options are counterproductive; accelerating would further restrict your ability to react, maintaining speed could lead to accidents if a hazard suddenly appears, and changing lanes immediately without assessing the situation could cause collisions or endanger both yourself and others on the road.