Safe drivingQuestion 199 of 235
Your tires lose traction as you go around a curve. What is the right action?
- Stay off the pedals, look where you want to go, and make small steering corrections.
- Brake hard until the vehicle stops.
- Press the accelerator to power out of the curve.
- Turn the wheel sharply toward the oncoming lane.
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Correct answer: Stay off the pedals, look where you want to go, and make small steering corrections.
Brakes and the accelerator can make the skid worse. Look where you want to go and steer in small movements.
Source: Driver’s Guide: Cars and Light Trucks (Government of Alberta, Spring 2026), Curves, page 77
Practice safe drivingQuestions last reviewed: 18 October 2026