General Knowledge · Question 40

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Your vehicle begins a rear-wheel skid on a wet road. What is the correct response?

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Correct answer to question 40 (General Knowledge): Stay off the brake and steer in the direction you want the vehicle to go until control is regained

Why

Braking during a skid usually makes it worse; steering toward the direction you want to travel, without braking, lets the tires regain grip and lets you recover control.

Updated: November 2026

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