Practice question

What is the main cause of skidding?

  1. The road
  2. The driver
  3. The car
  4. The tires

Answer: B — The driver

Skidding is the loss of control of a moving vehicle and occurs when its tires lose traction on the road surface. While all the other choices may play a role in skidding, the main cause is the driver. Driving too fast for road conditions, sudden braking or acceleration, and oversteering are all common driver errors that can lead to skidding. The condition of the road, the quality of the tires, and the performance of the car can all also contribute to skidding, but ultimately it is the driver's actions and decisions that determine whether or not a skid occurs.

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