What should you do if you are stopped by a police officer?

• A. Remain calm, follow instructions, provide required documents, and avoid sudden moves.
• B. Argue with the officer.
• C. Run away.
• D. Refuse to show documents.

Answer: (A)

Staying calm and cooperative during a traffic stop helps keep the situation safe for everyone. The best approach is to remain calm, follow the officer’s instructions, provide any required documents when asked, and avoid sudden movements. Keeping your hands visible on the steering wheel and speaking politely reduces the chance that the officer will misinterpret your actions. If you need to reach for documents, tell the officer what you’re about to do and perform the movement slowly after they indicate it’s okay. This straightforward, compliant behavior usually makes the stop go smoothly and quickly.

Arguing, running away, or refusing to show documents can escalate the situation, create safety risks, and lead to legal trouble.