CDL · Emergencies
What is the most effective way to recover from a skid?
Correct answer: Restore the grip between the tires and the road.
Answer options
- ARestore the grip between the tires and the road. Correct
- BSwitch to controlled or stab braking.
- CCountersteer and press the accelerator.
Why
A vehicle skids when braking, steering, or accelerating asks more of the tires than their grip can give. Recovery depends on getting that traction back, for example by releasing the brakes or easing off the accelerator, not by adding more braking or power.
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Topic: Emergencies License: CDL
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