Question 849 in the bank

How can we moderate a situation in which our vehicle skids on the road?

  1. Correct answer: Through correct speed ,steering and a correct and early use of the brakes.
  2. By strongly turning the wheel left and right, to stabilize the vehicle.
  3. By holding the steering wheel firmly with both hands.
  4. By stepping firmly and continuously on the brake pedal.

Why this is the answer

The correct answer in the official bank: Through correct speed ,steering and a correct and early use of the brakes.

A skid happens when the tyres lose grip, so any sudden action makes it worse. Keep a suitable speed, steer smoothly in the direction you want to go, and brake early and gently. Pressing the brake hard and continuously can lock the wheels and take away steering control, and jerking the wheel left and right only destabilises the vehicle further.

Topic: Safety. The bank marks it for these classes: Light truck (C1), Heavy truck (C), Bus (D), Motorcycle (A), Tractor (1), Private car (B).