What is the recommended best practice when your two wheels are off the road?

Staying on the shoulder until the vehicle stops is considered the recommended best practice when your two wheels are off the road for several reasons. Firstly, it provides a safe space for the vehicle, minimizing the risk of colliding with other vehicles or obstacles that could occur when trying to merge back onto the road too quickly.

By maintaining control and allowing the vehicle to come to a complete stop on the shoulder, you can better assess the situation. This pause also gives you the opportunity to evaluate whether it is safe to re-enter the roadway or if waiting for assistance is the more prudent choice.

Moreover, abrupt maneuvers, such as braking hard or immediately attempting to merge back onto the road, can lead to loss of control or create dangerous situations for both the driver and other road users. Therefore, remaining on the shoulder until the vehicle comes to a stop is the safest and most effective response to the situation.