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Commercial Driver's License

Category - Emergencies

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To recover from a drive wheel skid, drivers should do all of the following EXCEPT:
  1. Release the accelerator pedal when a skid begins.
  2. Use the clutch if needed to keep wheels turning freely.
  3. Steer into the skid to maintain control.
  4. Hit the brakes hard to stop the vehicle.
Explanation
Answer: D - When a drive wheel skid occurs, operators should not slam on the brakes as this will almost always make the skid worse. Drive wheel skids are the most common type of skid that drivers experience, and they often occur on wet or slick roadways. Releasing the accelerator will often be enough to stop the skid. Depressing the clutch will keep the wheels turning freely which helps with regaining traction. Hitting the brakes hard will often lead to wheel lock which can make the skid much worse and harder to control.
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