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EmergenciesQuestion 98 of 288

What causes most skids?

  1. Faulty road signs.
  2. A weak engine.
  3. Driver error.
  4. Heavy traffic.
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Correct answer: Driver error.

Speed, harsh steering, hard braking and fast acceleration are driver choices. Smooth driving cuts the risk.

Source: Driver's Handbook (Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, January 2025), Loss of control, page 54

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026