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Skidding and Smart MovesTest your winter driving skills. 1) Front-wheel skids are caused by hard braking or hard acceleration and by entering a curve too fast. 2) To regain control from rear-wheel skidding, brake hard with both hands on the steering wheel. 3) When all four wheels lose traction look and steer in the opposite direction you want the front of the car to go. 4) Under the stress of trying to stop quickly, drivers almost inevitably over-react and lock the wheels. 5) The best way to stop on an icy road is to use controlled braking and shift to neutral. Did you miss a few? Here are the correct answers. |
Safety Canada (January 2008) |
© 2008 Canada Safety Council |