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

Question: In Quebec, 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, SAAQ winter driving guidelines dictate that you must regain traction and control by avoiding sudden maneuvers. Easing off the accelerator reduces speed gently without locking the wheels, while steering in your intended direction of travel helps realign the vehicle. Braking hard or pulling the handbrake is dangerous because locking the wheels eliminates steering capability, worsening the skid. Similarly, steering the opposite way can cause the vehicle to spin out of control. On the Class 5 knowledge test, always remember that smooth inputs—never sudden braking or oversteering—are the correct SAAQ-approved responses for winter emergency handling.