Practice question

If the rear end of your car starts skidding to the left while driving, what should you do?

  1. Steer to the right
  2. Steer to the left
  3. Tap your brakes lightly and shift into neutral
  4. Apply brakes hard and accelerate

Answer: B — Steer to the left

When the rear end of your car starts skidding to the left, it means your car is experiencing an oversteer situation. In this scenario, it is important to steer in the same direction as the skid to regain control of the vehicle. By steering to the left in this case, you can help straighten out the rear end of the car and prevent it from spinning out. Steer to the left to counteract the skid and maintain control of your vehicle.

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