Question

class e general knowledge question #41 / 50
you are driving on a slippery road, in a car that does not have anti - lock brakes (abs). if your car starts to skid sideways when you step on the brake, you should
select a letter to choose your answer.
a
quickly apply the parking brake to try to straighten the car. then release the parking brake, and push gently on the brake pedal.
b
take your foot off the brake, unless you are about to hit something. steer in the direction of the skid to straighten your car. then brake gently.
c
continue pressing firmly on the brake, and steer in the direction you want to go.

Explanation:

When a car without ABS skids sideways while braking on a slippery road, continuing to press firmly on the brake (Option C) will likely make the skid worse as it can lock the wheels further. Applying the parking brake (Option A) suddenly while the car is skidding is dangerous as the parking brake is not designed for emergency skid - correction during normal driving and can cause loss of control. Taking the foot off the brake (unless about to hit something) and steering in the direction of the skid (Option B) is the correct procedure. Steering in the direction of the skid helps to realign the wheels with the direction of the vehicle's movement, and then gentle braking can be applied once the car is straightened.

Answer:

B. Take your foot off the brake, unless you are about to hit something. Steer in the direction of the skid to straighten your car. Then brake gently.