CDL · Emergencies
Your rear wheels start to skid because you gave the engine too much power. What is the right way to recover?
Correct answer: Take your foot off the accelerator.
Answer options
- APress down on the brake pedal
- BTake your foot off the accelerator Correct
- CGive the drive wheels more power
Why
This skid happens when the drive wheels spin faster than the pavement allows, so you must stop feeding power and let them roll freely until they grip again. Braking or adding throttle only keeps the wheels sliding.
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Topic: Emergencies License: CDL
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