Driving Lesson - Skidding

Avoiding

• Concentration
• Planning - MSPSL
• Anticipation
• Correct speed

Factors Affecting Braking

• DRIVER
• Vehicle condition
  • Tyres
  • Brakes
• Road surface
  • Wet
  • Loose Chippings
• 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
  • Less grip on back tyres
• Steer into the skid

Prevention is better than cure!

Tags: Driving Lesson - Skidding