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Difficulty: EasySkid Control and Recovery

While navigating a wet curved roadway, you feel the drive wheels lose traction and the rear of the vehicle begins sliding outward to the right. What is the correct immediate action to recover from this skid?

  1. A
    Steer sharply to the left away from the skid direction to pull the vehicle back toward the lane center.
  2. B
    Turn on the auxiliary engine retarder to apply additional engine braking to the drive axle.
  3. Release the accelerator and steer to the right in the direction the rear wheels are sliding.Answer
  4. D
    Apply firm, continuous service brake pressure while rounding the curve to scrub speed rapidly.

Answer

Release the accelerator and steer in the direction the rear of the vehicle is sliding (to the right).
When recovering from a drive-wheel skid, the driver must immediately release the accelerator to stop wheel spin and steer in the direction the rear of the vehicle is sliding. As the vehicle straightens, the driver should counter-steer to prevent secondary skidding in the opposite direction.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Take your foot off the accelerator immediately without applying the brakes.
Stops drive-wheel spin and allows the tires to roll freely and re-establish traction with the road surface.
Excessive drive torque or braking causes wheels to lose rolling grip on slick surfaces.
2
Turn the steering wheel quickly in the direction of the skid (toward the right).
Aligns the front wheels with the direction the rear of the vehicle is sliding, preventing the vehicle from spinning out.
Counter-steering keeps the vehicle tracking in a manageable direction until traction is fully restored.

Key Concept

Drive-Wheel Skid Recovery on Slippery Surfaces
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Skid Control and Recovery

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