What should you do immediately after the front tire makes contact with the edge of the pavement?

When a vehicle's front tire makes contact with the edge of the pavement, the situation requires careful management to maintain control. Accelerating slightly can help stabilize the vehicle and prevent it from veering off course. By gently increasing speed, you can gain better control, making it easier to steer the vehicle back onto the pavement in a smooth and controlled manner.

This approach reduces the risk of over-steering or losing control as the tires transition back onto the roadway. Proper acceleration can also help the vehicle regain traction if the situation becomes difficult. While other actions like checking mirrors or applying brakes can be relevant in different contexts, in the moment right after the tire leaves the pavement, maintaining control with a slight acceleration is more beneficial for regaining safe navigation on the road.