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When experiencing a rear-wheel skid on a slippery road, rapidly pumping the brake pedal is the correct primary action to regain vehicle control.

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False. Drivers should never pump or hard-apply the brakes during a skid, as this reduces tire traction and can cause a total spinout. Instead, smoothly ease off the gas pedal and steer into the direction of the skid.
The statement is false because applying brake pressure during a skid destabilizes the vehicle and prevents the tires from regaining traction. Correct skid recovery requires easing off the accelerator and turning the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze vehicle dynamics during a rear-wheel skid.
Recognize that braking creates additional tire longitudinal forces, which degrades lateral grip needed to steer.
Locked or rapidly pulse-braked tires lose their capability to channel steering forces effectively.
2
Identify the standard safety protocol for traction recovery.
Remove foot from accelerator pedal without sudden movements and steer in the intended path of travel.
Allowing the tires to rotate freely helps re-establish rolling friction with the road surface.

Key Concept

Rear-Wheel Skid Recovery and Braking Avoidance
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Skid Recovery and Hydroplaning Control

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