Quebec SAAQ Knowledge Test · Question
If your vehicle skids you should:
To regain traction during a skid, you must steer in the desired direction of travel and ease off the accelerator to let the wheels spin freely and realign. Brak
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Question: If your vehicle skids you should:
Answer options:
- Brake hard ✅ Steer in the direction you want to go and ease off the accelerator
- Pull the parking brake
- Accelerate
Correct answer: Steer in the direction you want to go and ease off the accelerator
Explanation: To regain traction during a skid, you must steer in the desired direction of travel and ease off the accelerator to let the wheels spin freely and realign. Braking hard or pulling the parking brake locks the wheels, which worsens the skid and eliminates steering control, while accelerating spins the tires further and prevents them from gripping the road. According to SAAQ safe-driving guidelines, maintaining control requires avoiding sudden actions that disrupt vehicle balance. This concept is a staple on the Quebec theory test to ensure drivers know how to handle sudden loss of traction, especially during winter conditions.
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