Safe driving techniquesQuestion 316 of 318

Your vehicle spins in a skid and you cannot control it. What is the only thing to do?

  1. Turn the wheel fast in both directions
  2. Press the brake fully and hold the wheel
  3. Release the brake and the wheel
  4. Press the accelerator to pull out of the spin
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Correct answer: Press the brake fully and hold the wheel

Press the brake pedal to the floor and keep a firm grip on the steering wheel. The vehicle will go in a straight line, even if it spins. It will stop in the end.

Source: Driving a Passenger Vehicle (SAAQ, 2022), Chapter 5, Driving Strategies > Emergency situations > Complex Manoeuvres > Controlling Skids, page 192

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026