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The back of your car skids to the right. How should you steer?

โœ“ ANSWER

Steer gently to the right, into the skid

To correct a rear-wheel skid, steer in the same direction as the skid - if the rear slides right, steer right.

All the options

  1. โœ“Steer gently to the right, into the skid
  2. โœ—Steer hard to the left, away from the skid
  3. โœ—Brake hard and hold the wheel straight
  4. โœ—Accelerate and countersteer left

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