Cornering skid

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

Cornering skid A cornering skid occurs when you are travelling too quickly when turning, causing the vehicle to slide sideways. Speed, tire condition, road surface, and the slope of the road can all play a part in this type of skid. If you experience a cornering skid, do the following: • Take your foot off the gas pedal. Do not use your brakes. • Look and steer in the direction you want the front of the vehicle to go.

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