Arkansas Commercial Driver License (CDL) Practice Test

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What should you do if you experience a drive wheel skid?

Accelerate to regain control
Push in the clutch and let the wheels turn freely
Apply brakes hard
Turn the steering wheel sharply

The correct answer is: Push in the clutch and let the wheels turn freely

When experiencing a drive wheel skid, the correct approach is to push in the clutch and let the wheels turn freely. This action allows the vehicle’s wheels to regain their grip on the road. In a drive wheel skid, the drive wheels lose traction, and if the engine is still engaged with the wheels, the vehicle may continue to slide or swerve uncontrollably. By disengaging the engine from the drive wheels, you allow them to roll freely, which can help to restore traction once the skid has passed. Allowing the wheels to turn freely is a critical technique because it gives the driver the chance to regain control without further exacerbating the lose of traction that can occur from trying to accelerate or brake harshly. It also reduces the likelihood of skidding in the opposite direction once the vehicle begins to stabilize. Other options may lead to further loss of control. Accelerating during a skid can worsen the situation as it increases wheel spin. Applying brakes hard can cause a loss of traction and may initiate a jackknife situation in a larger vehicle. Turning the steering wheel sharply could also lead to a dramatic alteration in the vehicle's direction, which can be dangerous and may create additional skids.