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Question 2447

What can be one cause of skidding?

  1. The ABS braking system.
  2. Incorrect use of the steering wheel at a speed inappropriate for the conditions.
  3. An appropriate speed.
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Correct answer: Incorrect use of the steering wheel at a speed inappropriate for the conditions.

Turning the steering wheel abruptly or incorrectly at a speed inappropriate for the conditions can exceed the tires' available traction. This loss of grip can cause a skid.

Manual II — Cuestiones de Seguridad Vial