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Difficulty: EasySkidding Causes and Prevention

While driving on a wet road, the rear of your car begins to skid to the right. In what order should you perform these immediate corrective actions?

  1. 1Release the footbrake and ease off the accelerator.
  2. 2Steer smoothly to the right in the direction of the skid.
  3. 3Straighten the steering wheel as the car comes back into line.

Answer

The correct sequence is to first release the footbrake and accelerator pedals, steer smoothly into the direction of the skid, and finally straighten the steering wheel as the vehicle regains alignment.
To regain control during a rear-wheel skid, the driver must first release the footbrake and throttle so the tyres can regain rolling grip. The driver should then steer smoothly into the direction the rear is skidding, and finally straighten the wheel as the vehicle recovers its line to prevent a secondary skid.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Take your feet off the brake and accelerator pedals.
Traction is restored to the tyres because locked or spinning wheels cannot generate steering control.
Removing harsh braking or sudden power is essential before steering input can be effective.
2
Steer smoothly into the direction the rear of the vehicle is sliding.
The front wheels match the vehicle's momentum and counteract the sideways spin.
Steering into the skid brings the vehicle back on its intended path.
3
Centralise the steering wheel as the car straightens.
The vehicle stabilises smoothly along the road.
Failing to straighten up in time causes a sudden whip effect and a secondary skid.

Key Concept

Skid correction technique and sequence
Estimated Time:45s
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Skidding Causes and Prevention

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