Safe drivingQuestion 208 of 235
You are in a cornering skid. What do you do with the pedals?
- Press the brake pedal hard.
- Take your foot off the gas pedal. Do not use the brakes.
- Press the gas pedal harder.
- Pump the brake pedal quickly.
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Correct answer: Take your foot off the gas pedal. Do not use the brakes.
A cornering skid happens when you turn too fast. Lift off the gas, do not brake, and steer where you want the front to go.
Source: Driver’s Guide: Cars and Light Trucks (Government of Alberta, Spring 2026), Cornering skid, page 81
Practice safe drivingQuestions last reviewed: 18 October 2026