What are the reasons for a vehicle skidding on a road?
- Correct answer: Late and sudden braking and the presence of elements that prevent traction on the road’s surface.
- Roads with a high coefficient of friction.
- Driver tiredness.
- Tires that are not worn out cause vehicle skidding.
Why this is the answer
The correct answer in the official bank: Late and sudden braking and the presence of elements that prevent traction on the road’s surface.
Skidding happens when the tires lose their grip on the road. Incorrect braking, such as hard and sudden braking, and elements on the road surface such as water, oil or sand reduce friction and promote skidding. Tiredness impairs the driver's reaction but is not a direct cause of skidding, and a road with a high coefficient of friction actually improves grip.