CDL · Emergencies
What is the proper way to recover from a skid caused by locking the drive wheels while braking?
Correct answer: Release the brakes, steer quickly where you want to go, then countersteer.
Answer options
- ARelease the brakes, steer quickly where you want to go, then countersteer Correct
- BPress down harder on the brake pedal
- CBrake even harder, steer quickly where you want to go, then countersteer
Why
Letting off the brakes allows the locked drive wheels to roll and grip again. Then turn quickly toward where you want the vehicle to go and countersteer as it comes back in line, so it does not start sliding the other way; braking harder only keeps the wheels locked.
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Topic: Emergencies License: CDL
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Where it applies: Asked in every state.
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