Turns and lanesQuestion 229 of 412

You start to lose traction in a curve. What should you do?

  1. Brake hard
  2. Ease off the accelerator and do not brake
  3. Turn the wheel sharply
  4. Shift to neutral
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Correct answer: Ease off the accelerator and do not brake

Braking can make the skid worse.

Source: Learn to Drive Smart (ICBC, 2026), Chapter 5, See-think-do, page 71

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026