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Your vehicle begins to skid on snow. What should you do?
- A.Brake as hard as possible and hold the wheel straight
- B.Steer in the direction you want the vehicle to go and ease off the gas
- C.Accelerate to regain traction
- D.Turn the wheel sharply in the opposite direction
Correct answer
B. Steer in the direction you want the vehicle to go and ease off the gas
Why
If you skid, steer where you want the vehicle to go and ease off the gas. Hard braking or sharp steering can make a skid worse.
Manual topic: NY Driver's Manual (MV-21) - Chapter 10: Special Driving Conditions · From the New York Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (NYC-165).