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Speed and safety marginsQuestion 226 of 424

The rear of your car skids to the right. What should you do to recover?

  1. Release the brake pedal and steer to the right
  2. Brake harder and steer left
  3. Press the accelerator and steer left
  4. Lock the wheels and hold the wheel still
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Correct answer: Release the brake pedal and steer to the right

First remove the cause by easing off. Then steer in the direction of the skid.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), General rules, techniques and advice for all drivers and riders (103 to 158), Rule 119

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026