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Minnesota Class D Knowledge Practice Test
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You drive on an icy road, and the rear of your car starts to slide. What should you do?
A car’s rear starts sliding on an icy road. A white movement arrow identifies the slide, but no steering correction or pedal action is visible.
Correct answer: Stay calm, ease off the gas, and steer smoothly where you want to go
Why
Tires skid when they lose their grip on the road. To prevent skids, slow down on slippery roads, keep more space ahead, and do not use cruise control. Brake gently only after the car is under control again.
Verified against Minnesota Driver's Manual · Skidding · p. 85
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