One of the scariest things that can happen on the road is when you lose control and your vehicle begins to skid. But the question is- what’s the main cause of a vehicle skid?
Vehicle skids are most likely to be caused by driving too fast on wet or icy roads.
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What is a vehicle skid?
A vehicle skid occurs when one or more of your tires lose traction with the road and begins to slip.
Example test question
Vehicle Skids are Most Likely to be Caused by::
❌ A. Windy conditions
✅ B. Driving too fast on wet or icy roads.
❌ C. High traffic
How to prevent your vehicle from skidding on the road
Now that we know that vehicle skids are most likely to be caused by driving too fast on wet or icy roads, how can you avoid them?
- Slow down: It’s important to control your speed in inclement weather. If you are driving on wet or icy roads, you need to slow your vehicle down to a speed that allows you to have full control of your vehicle. It’s important to also slow down before any curves, turns or intersections. It’s especially dangerous to drive aggressively when conditions are bad, so be careful out there and stay calm.
- Brake early: If you slam on your breaks, you may experience wheel lock. If your wheels lock up, your vehicle will skid, so give yourself plenty of time to brake to avoid a skid.
If you begin to skid, slow down and take your foot off the accelerator and steer into the direction of the skid.
We hope our tips above can help you to be a better driver when conditions get rough out there. Know that vehicle skids are most likely to be caused by excessive speeding when road conditions are bad, but can also happen any time roads are slippery. Drive safe!
