Practice question

What is oversteer and how should an instructor teach students to correct it?

Turning too sharply; accelerate out of the turn
Rear wheels losing traction causing the back end to slide; ease off gas and steer in the direction of the skid
Front wheels losing traction; brake firmly
Over-rotating the steering wheel; grip the wheel harder

Answer: B — Rear wheels losing traction causing the back end to slide; ease off gas and steer in the direction of the skid

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