Car permit · Emergencies
What is the leading cause of skids?
Correct answer: The person driving the vehicle.
Answer options
- AThe condition of the road surface
- BThe mechanical condition of the vehicle
- CThe person driving the vehicle Correct
Why
Skids nearly always start with something the driver does, such as entering a curve too fast, braking or steering too hard, or speeding up too quickly for the conditions. Wet or icy pavement makes a skid more likely, but slowing down to suit the conditions is what prevents one.
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Topic: Emergencies License: Car permit
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