how to prevent car from skidding

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If you drive fast on curves then it also causes skid on dry surfaces…..

What are the important causes of skidding or loss of traction???

Road Condition :

Icy, snowy or frosty weather makes the road wet and that can cause sudden loss of traction or skidding ……

Broken or uneven road surface or sand or gravel on road surface can cause loss of traction or skidding

Condition Of Vehicle :

Vehicle Brakes : if the brakes are unevenly adjusted, then it will not slow the vehicle in a straight line rather pulls one way or the other and leads to skidding..

Wheel Alignment : If the front wheels are out of alignment,

then it will pull the vehicle one way or other, while you press

the break and that causes skidding..

Misuse of vehicle controls :

Clutch : The sudden engagement of clutch when you are on a slippery surface makes the vehicle skid..

How To Prevent Vehicle Skidding ?????

Slow down the vehicle :

Gain steering control :

Remove your foot from accelerator when you steer to the

direction of skid…

If the vehicle is skidding then do not overcorrect the steering as it can create skid in the opposite direction that is more uncontrollable ………

Overall be aware of the road conditions of the surroundings that

will give you a thorough idea about the situations…..

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