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To recover from a rear-wheel skid in a rear-wheel-drive car:
To recover from a rear-wheel skid, easing off the accelerator reduces speed without breaking traction, and steering in the direction of the skid helps realign t
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Question: To recover from a rear-wheel skid in a rear-wheel-drive car:
Answer options:
- Brake hard ✅ Ease off the accelerator and steer in the skid direction
- Pull handbrake
- Accelerate
Correct answer: Ease off the accelerator and steer in the skid direction
Explanation: To recover from a rear-wheel skid, easing off the accelerator reduces speed without breaking traction, and steering in the direction of the skid helps realign the tires. Braking hard or pulling the handbrake locks the wheels, which worsens the slide, while accelerating spins the tires and decreases grip even further. ICBC guidelines dictate that drivers must avoid sudden inputs like braking or accelerating during a skid to allow the tires to regain rolling traction naturally. On the Class 7 knowledge exam, understanding these physics-based skid recovery techniques is crucial for demonstrating emergency vehicle control and safe winter driving habits.
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