Question 1886 · Truck theory test
What can cause a vehicle to skid?
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Correct answer
Excessive heavy braking.
Official explanation
Heavy braking can cause a vehicle to skid, particularly if the road surface is wet or uneven, or if the tyres are worn or incorrectly inflated. Read the road well ahead and try to avoid heavy braking, particularly in wet or slippery conditions.
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- Control of vehicle · Primary Controls
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- This question also appears in the bus theory test.
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