Florida Learner's Permit Practice Test

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What should you do if your car begins to skid?

Tap the brakes
Floor the accelerator
Shift into a lower gear
Steer in the direction of the skid

The correct answer is: Steer in the direction of the skid

When a car begins to skid, it means that the tires have lost traction with the road surface. Tapping the brakes or flooring the accelerator can further increase the skid and make it more difficult to regain control. Shifting into a lower gear may help slow the car down, but it will not address the main issue of the skid. Steering in the direction of the skid, also known as "steering into the skid," allows the driver to regain control by straightening out the car and correcting the slide. This technique transfers the car's weight to the front tires and helps them regain traction. Therefore, it is the safest and most effective option for handling a skid.