Safe drivingQuestion 29 of 235
Your vehicle skids. In which direction must you steer?
- Toward the side of the road.
- In the direction you want the front of the vehicle to go.
- Away from the direction you want to go.
- With large movements to the opposite side.
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Correct answer: In the direction you want the front of the vehicle to go.
Look where you want to go and steer there. Point the tires along the centre of your lane. Do not make large steering movements.
Source: Driver’s Guide: Cars and Light Trucks (Government of Alberta, Spring 2026), Skid recovery, page 81
Practice safe drivingQuestions last reviewed: 18 October 2026