Question 8167
On a slippery roadway, while you are turning right, your vehicle's rear wheels skid to the left: what must you do?
- Turn the steering wheel to the left.
- Brake firmly and keep the steering wheel straight.
- Turn the steering wheel to the right.
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Correct answer: Turn the steering wheel to the left.
If the rear of the car slides to the left, turn the steering wheel to the left, in the same direction it is sliding, only as much as needed, and straighten it as the car returns to its path. Do not brake, and if you were accelerating, gently ease off the accelerator. Braking hard or turning to the right makes the skid worse.