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North Carolina Class C Knowledge Test Practice
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On an icy road, the rear of your car starts to slide to the right. What should you do?
A is on an icy road approaching a right-hand bend. A white arrow beside the rear points toward the driver’s right to show the rear sliding, without a steering correction in the question.
Correct answer: Ease off the gas, steer right, and straighten as the car recovers
Why
Wet roads, ice and packed snow make skids more likely. To avoid a skid, slow down gradually. With anti-lock brakes, use firm, steady pressure and do not pump the pedal. Without anti-lock brakes, pump the brakes gently to slow the car.
Verified against North Carolina Driver Handbook · Skids · p. 79
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