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Your vehicle starts to skid on a wet road. Your first responses should be to:
- A.Slam on the brakes and hold them
- B.Turn the wheel hard the opposite way
- C.Accelerate out of the skid
- D.Stay calm, ease off the accelerator, and steer in the direction you want the vehicle to go
Correct answer
D. Stay calm, ease off the accelerator, and steer in the direction you want the vehicle to go
Why
In a skid, harsh braking or steering makes things worse. Ease off the gas and steer gently toward your intended path until the tires regain grip.
Manual topic: Official Florida Driver License Handbook - Driving in Adverse Conditions · From the Florida Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (FLC-172).