ELDT - Entry Level Driver Training Skid Control and Recovery Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

What is a 'drive wheel skid' and what causes it?

Accepted Answer

The rear drive wheels losing traction, usually from excessive braking or acceleration

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The front wheels losing traction due to understeering

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The trailer wheels locking up

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The steering wheel spinning freely

Question 2

What is the correct response to a front wheel skid?

Accepted Answer

Remove your foot from the brake and let the vehicle slow down until traction returns

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Turn the steering wheel sharply in the opposite direction

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Apply more braking force

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Shift to a higher gear

Question 3

How does antilock braking system (ABS) help with skid prevention?

Accepted Answer

ABS prevents wheel lockup during hard braking, allowing the driver to maintain steering control

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ABS makes the vehicle stop faster on all surfaces

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ABS eliminates the need for careful braking

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ABS only works on the front wheels

Question 4

What is an oversteer skid and how should you correct it?

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When the rear of the vehicle slides outward in a turn; steer in the direction of the skid

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When the vehicle does not turn enough; add more steering input

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When the front tires wash out in a turn; brake harder

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When the vehicle rolls over; no correction is possible

Question 5

Why are empty trucks more prone to skidding than loaded trucks?

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Empty trucks have less weight pressing the tires against the road, resulting in less traction

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Empty trucks have worse tires

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Empty trucks have more powerful brakes

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Empty trucks are not more prone to skidding

Question 6

What role does speed play in skid risk?

Accepted Answer

Higher speed dramatically increases both the likelihood and severity of skids

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Speed has no effect on skid risk with modern tires

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Speed only matters on icy roads

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Lower speed increases skid risk because of less momentum