Driving Lesson - Skidding
Avoiding
- Concentration
- Planning - MSPSL
- Anticipation
- Correct speed
Factors Affecting Braking
- DRIVER
- Vehicle condition
- Road surface
- Gradient
Skidding with Standard Brakes (Cadence Braking)
- Reduce and re-apply braking pressure
- Repeat if necessary
Skidding with ABS Brakes
- Wheels are automatically prevented from skidding
- Continuous pressure on brake pedal
- Able to maintain steering
- ABS May not work in wet or slippery roads...
- Reduce and re-apply braking pressure
- Repeat if necessary
Skidding while Cornering
- Weight of car on front wheels
- Steer into the skid
Prevention is better than cure!

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