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Slamming on the footbrake immediately when your vehicle begins to skid is the most effective way to regain steering control.

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False. Slamming on the footbrake eliminates tyre grip needed for steering, which exacerbates the skid rather than resolving it.
The statement is false because harsh braking removes tyre adhesion and prevents the front wheels from steering effectively. To recover from a skid, the driver must release the footbrake and gently steer into the direction of the skid.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate the effect of abrupt, heavy braking on tyre traction during a skid.
Heavy braking overloads the contact patch of the tyres, causing them to lock or lose all lateral grip.
Tyres have a finite amount of grip; using all available friction for braking leaves no grip available for steering.
2
Identify the standard DVSA corrective procedure for regaining vehicle control.
The driver should release the footbrake and smoothly steer into the direction of the skid.
Releasing the brake allows the wheels to rotate freely again, restoring directional steering control.

Key Concept

Tyre adhesion limits and appropriate driver inputs during skid correction
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Skidding Causes and Prevention

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