Applies in all 50 states Defensive Driving & Safety

What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?

By DMV Master Editorial Team Updated Verified against US DMV standard (applies in all states)
A

accelerate sharply

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B

look and steer in the direction you want the front of the vehicle to go

Correct answer

C

slam on the parking brake

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Detailed Explanation

Controlled steering and smooth inputs help recover from a skid.

Source: US DMV standard (applies in all states)

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