Question 542 · Car theory test
What should a driver do if their vehicle gets into a sideways skid?
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Correct answer
Turn the steering wheel in the same direction as the rear wheels are heading.
Official explanation
If your vehicle goes into a rear-wheel sideways skid, turn the steering in the direction the rear wheels are heading. This should be done very gradually, as too much steering could cause the vehicle to skid in the opposite direction.
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- Poor visibility & weather
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