Driving SafelyQuestion 48 of 60
If your drive wheels begin to skid in a tank vehicle, what should you do first?
a.Press the accelerator harder
b.Take your foot off the accelerator
c.Apply the parking brake
d.Steer sharply toward the skid
Explanation
A drive-wheel skid is often caused by too much power to the wheels, so the first step is to stop accelerating. Taking your foot off the accelerator lets the wheels regain traction. Then steer in the direction you want to go and stay off the throttle until control is regained.
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