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Massachusetts Class D Learner's Permit Exam
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The rear of your vehicle skids to the left. Which way should you steer?
Correct answer: To the left, in the direction of the skid
Why
Steering with the rear-tire slide helps realign the vehicle while the driver eases off the accelerator and avoids hard braking.
Verified against Massachusetts Driver’s Manual · Skidding · p. 131
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