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In Ontario, if your vehicle skids on ice, you should first:

When a vehicle skids on ice, the Official MTO Driver's Handbook states you should first ease off the accelerator and steer in the direction you want to go. This

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Question: In Ontario, if your vehicle skids on ice, you should first:

Answer options:

  • Brake hard ✅ Ease off the accelerator and steer where you want to go
  • Pull the handbrake
  • Steer the opposite way

Correct answer: Ease off the accelerator and steer where you want to go

Explanation: When a vehicle skids on ice, the Official MTO Driver's Handbook states you should first ease off the accelerator and steer in the direction you want to go. This transition helps the tires regain traction and align with the vehicle's path. Braking hard or pulling the handbrake is dangerous because locking the wheels eliminates steering capability and worsens the skid, while steering the opposite way can cause a violent spinout. Under Ontario's safe winter driving rules, maintaining rolling tire traction is critical. On the G1 exam, remembering to avoid sudden actions like hard braking during any skid scenario is key to choosing the correct defensive driving answer.

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