British Columbia ICBC Knowledge Test — Class 7L Practice Question
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Emergency Situations
Your vehicle begins to skid. You should:
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Correct Answer: B. Ease off the gas and steer gently in the direction you want to go
Hard braking during a skid locks the wheels and extends the skid. Easing off the gas and steering where you want to go lets the tires regain traction and the vehicle follow your steering.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A.Slam the brakesSlamming brakes worsens the skid.
- C.Accelerate to straightenAccelerating prolongs it.
- D.Turn the wheel sharply away from the skidJerking the wheel throws the vehicle sideways.
