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Safe drivingQuestion 172 of 229

You start to skid on a slippery surface. What should you do with the brakes?

  1. Do not use the brakes
  2. Press the brakes as hard as you can
  3. Brake gently and steadily
  4. Shift into a higher gear
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Correct answer: Do not use the brakes

Slowly take your foot off the accelerator, do not brake, and steer in the direction of the skid.

Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600, California DMV, 2025), Section 8. Safe Driving: Skids, page 60

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026