EmergenciesQuestion 333 of 412

What does the guide say is the main cause of skids?

  1. Rain and ice only
  2. Poor driving skills
  3. Strong wind
  4. Old tires only
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Correct answer: Poor driving skills

Weather helps to cause skids, but a driver who goes too fast or brakes too hard is the main cause.

Source: Learn to Drive Smart (ICBC, 2026), Chapter 8, Emergency strategies: Skid control, page 117

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026