General Knowledge · Question 384

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Why is braking while turning more likely to cause a skid than braking while going straight?

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Correct answer to question 384 (General Knowledge): Turning already uses up some of the tire's available traction, leaving less margin for braking forces

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Tires have a limited amount of total traction to share between cornering and braking forces, so braking hard while turning uses up that shared traction faster and increases skid risk.

Updated: November 2026

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