If you must leave the roadway and drive on the shoulder in an emergency situation, you should:

Question

If you must drive onto the shoulder to avoid a hazard, stay on it until you come to a stop; then signal, check your mirrors, and merge back into traffic. Avoid braking on the shoulder at speeds higher than about 20 mph. To help maintain control, always keep one set of wheels on the pavement, if possible.

Accepted Answer

Stay on the shoulder until your vehicle has stopped, if possible.

Answer

Brake as hard as possible.

Answer

Get both sets of wheels onto the shoulder.