Question 8144
On a snow-covered roadway, can harsh and improper use of the brakes cause skidding?
- Yes, if you brake sharply, the tires can lose their grip on the road surface.
- No, if the wheels are perfectly aligned and balanced.
- No, if the tires are inflated to the recommended pressure.
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Correct answer: Yes, if you brake sharply, the tires can lose their grip on the road surface.
Yes. On snow, tires have very little grip, and hard braking locks the wheels and can make the car skid. This happens even if the wheels are properly aligned and balanced and the tires are properly inflated, because you are asking for more grip than is available. Brake very gently and early.
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