Question 843 · Road safety

What causes a vehicle to skid on the roadway?

1. Quick wear of the clutch and of the gearbox.
2. When the braking forces or the vehicle's inertia exceed the tire’s ability to grip of the roadway.
3. Excessive change of gears.
4. When the engine is worn out and cannot stabilize the vehicle.

Correct answer: When the braking forces or the vehicle's inertia exceed the tire’s ability to grip of the roadway.

Appears in the exam for: Light truck (C1), Heavy truck (C), Bus (D), Motorcycle (A), Motorcycle (A1), Car (B)

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