If you find yourself in a skid while driving, you must
Correct answer
- ease your foot off the gas and carefully steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go.
- apply brakes immediately and carefully steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go.
- apply brakes immediately and carefully steer in the opposite direction you want the front of the car to go.
Explanation
You can prevent skids by driving slowly and carefully, especially on curves. If you find yourself in a skid, remain calm, ease your foot off the gas, and carefully steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go. For cars without anti-lock brakes, avoid using your brakes. This procedure, known as ?steering into the skid,? will bring the back end of your car in line with the front.
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