All good considerations!

Sitting down and thinking about the situation is crucial. If there is an injury, how bad is it, and would it be better tomorrow? Trying to walk on a fractured leg can be fatal if the bone slips and punctures a vein or artery.

Backtracking (if possible) could be a best idea. You might reach a point where you realize where you are (if lost).

The worst things to do are to charge ahead, continuing to travel after dark in rough country, and using up all your resources (self and supplies) in a poorly-planned, full-speed-ahead charge into worse trouble.

I suspect that many people who ignore any thoughts to stop, conserve resources (including energy) and build a signal fire are thinking that getting rescued is too embarrassing, or they aren't doing enough.

Many, many people make bad decisions in just everyday life, and I'll bet they don't do much better in emergencies. People making a simple long-distance car trip often ignore the basics. You all know guys (sorry guys, but it IS a guy thing) who absolutely, positively insist on pushing on, despite weariness, a funny noise in the engine, etc, just to get somewhere right away. Why? Is there a prize or something? Is it a race? There is rarely a good reason to force yourself (and others) to get somewhere ASAP when there's no reason for it.

Deal with the situation as it exists, not like how you would like it to be.

Sue