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Maine Class C Permit Practice Test
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Your vehicle begins to skid on a slippery road. What should you do?
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: Ease off the pedals and steer where you want to go
Why
Releasing the force that caused the tires to lose grip and looking and steering toward your intended path helps restore control.
Verified against Maine Driver License Manual and Motorist Handbook · Recovering from a skid · p. 97, 115
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