Class 4 Commercial Driver Practice · Question
You are driving on a snow-covered road and your front wheels lose traction, causing the vehicle to understeer (continue straight despite turning the steering wheel). What is the recommended primary action?
In an understeer situation, easing off the accelerator and applying gentle braking can help transfer weight to the front wheels, improving traction for steering
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Question: You are driving on a snow-covered road and your front wheels lose traction, causing the vehicle to understeer (continue straight despite turning the steering wheel). What is the recommended primary action?
Answer options:
- Apply more throttle to power through the turn.
- Steer harder into the turn. ✅ Ease off the accelerator and gently apply the brakes.
- Immediately shift into neutral.
Correct answer: Ease off the accelerator and gently apply the brakes.
Explanation: In an understeer situation, easing off the accelerator and applying gentle braking can help transfer weight to the front wheels, improving traction for steering control.
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