Practice question

If you suddenly have no control of the steering wheel, you should

  1. Brake hard to stop quickly
  2. Accelerate to regain control
  3. Steer sharply to the left
  4. Ease your foot off the gas pedal

Answer: D — Ease your foot off the gas pedal

If you suddenly have no control of the steering wheel, the correct action to take is to ease your foot off the gas pedal (Option D). This is the safest course of action in this situation because abruptly braking or accelerating can result in losing even more control of the vehicle and potentially causing an accident. By releasing the gas pedal, you are allowing the vehicle to slow down gradually, giving you more time to regain control of the steering wheel or to safely stop the vehicle.

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