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California Class C Permit Practice Test
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On a slippery surface, the rear of your vehicle begins to slide sideways. Where should you steer?
A blue sedan is yawed slightly toward the upper right on a wet two-way road, with its rear displaced toward the near side.
Correct answer: Gently in the direction the rear is skidding while slowly easing off the accelerator.
Why
Slowly ease off the accelerator and do not brake during this slippery-surface skid. Steer gently in the direction the rear is sliding, then adjust smoothly as the vehicle straightens. Avoid overcorrecting.
Verified against California Driver's Handbook · Skids · p. 67
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