What is often not the safest action to take in an emergency?

Stopping during an emergency can often lead to dangerous situations, particularly if you are in the middle of traffic or if another vehicle is approaching at a high speed. When faced with an emergency on the road, it is generally safer to maintain control of the vehicle by either steering away from danger or navigating to a safer location rather than coming to a complete stop.

In many cases, stopping abruptly can increase the risk of an accident, as it may not be clear to other drivers what you're doing, especially in a fast-moving scenario. This can also cause confusion among other motorists and increase the likelihood of rear-end collisions. Keeping the vehicle in motion provides more options for avoiding immediate dangers and helps to prevent an even more hazardous situation from developing.

Using your hazard lights can signal to others that there is a problem, but it doesn't necessarily provide safety in itself. Therefore, it’s better to focus on maneuvering your vehicle in a way that minimizes risk.