How should you correct an acceleration skid?

How should you correct an acceleration skid?

• A. Increase throttle and steer sharply
• B. Reduce acceleration and counter steer
• C. Apply brakes to regain control
• D. Turn wheel away from skid

Answer: (B)

When you experience an acceleration skid, the rear tires lose grip because of too much power, causing the back end to swing outward. The best move is to ease off the throttle to reduce torque and help the tires regain traction. At the same time, steer toward the direction you want the car to go (often described as counter-steering into the skid) to realign the wheels with the intended path. This combination helps regain control smoothly and prevents a spin. Pushing more power would just worsen the slip, braking during an acceleration skid can lock wheels or destabilize the car, and turning away from the skid would not correct the loss of control.

When you experience an acceleration skid, the rear tires lose grip because of too much power, causing the back end to swing outward. The best move is to ease off the throttle to reduce torque and help the tires regain traction. At the same time, steer toward the direction you want the car to go (often described as counter-steering into the skid) to realign the wheels with the intended path. This combination helps regain control smoothly and prevents a spin.

Pushing more power would just worsen the slip, braking during an acceleration skid can lock wheels or destabilize the car, and turning away from the skid would not correct the loss of control.