What is the most effective way to prevent a skid before it starts?
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Correct answer to question 76 (General Knowledge): Drive at a speed appropriate for conditions and make steering and braking inputs smoothly
Why
Most skids start because a driver asked more of the tires, through speed, sudden braking, or sharp steering, than the road surface could provide, so smooth driving at a safe speed is what avoids that in the first place.
Updated: November 2026