Class 7 PracticeAlberta learner’s test prep

Power (acceleration) skid

Chapter 6: Emergency Situations and Challenging Conditions › Loss of control · printed page 79 (PDF page 81)

Power (acceleration) skid A power skid occurs when you accelerate too quickly, causing the wheels to spin. If you experience a power skid, do the following: • Take your foot off the gas pedal to allow the wheels to stop spinning. • Make any needed steering corrections. Look and steer in the direction you want the front of the vehicle to go. • Be careful not to over-correct your steering or you may skid in the opposite direction. • Use gentle acceleration to continue moving forward.

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Open official handbook at page 81 ↗

Source: Driver's Guide: cars and light trucks, Spring 2026. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Alberta.