For drivers without ABS, what is the recommended action if a skid occurs?

For drivers without ABS, what is the recommended action if a skid occurs?

• A. Release the brakes to allow wheels to rotate freely, steer in the direction of travel, and avoid oversteering.
• B. Slam the brakes to a stop.
• C. Steer opposite to the direction of the skid and accelerate.
• D. Pump the brakes repeatedly.

Answer: (A)

When you’re braking without ABS and a skid starts, the priority is to regain traction so you can steer. Easing off the brakes reduces braking force, allowing the wheels to rotate again and tires to grip the road. Once you feel the tires regain traction, steer toward the direction you want to go and avoid overcorrecting or jerky inputs, which can cause a spin. Slamming the brakes locks the wheels and makes control impossible. Steering opposite to the skid and flooring it will typically worsen the slide. Pumping the brakes can be used in some older setups, but it’s not as reliable as simply releasing the brakes to recover control and then steering smoothly.

When you’re braking without ABS and a skid starts, the priority is to regain traction so you can steer. Easing off the brakes reduces braking force, allowing the wheels to rotate again and tires to grip the road. Once you feel the tires regain traction, steer toward the direction you want to go and avoid overcorrecting or jerky inputs, which can cause a spin. Slamming the brakes locks the wheels and makes control impossible. Steering opposite to the skid and flooring it will typically worsen the slide. Pumping the brakes can be used in some older setups, but it’s not as reliable as simply releasing the brakes to recover control and then steering smoothly.