CDL · Emergencies
When a skid begins, what is the main goal of your actions?
Correct answer: Getting the tires to grip again.
Answer options
- ASpeeding up and countersteering at the same time
- BGetting the tires to grip again Correct
- CApplying the brakes in a controlled way
Why
A skid means the tires have lost their grip, so recovery depends on getting that grip back, usually by easing off the brakes so the wheels can roll and then steering to straighten out. Braking harder or adding power tends to make the slide worse.
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Topic: Emergencies License: CDL
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