New York · Emergency Situations
When the rear of your vehicle starts to skid in New York, you should:
- Steer in the direction the rear is sliding and ease off the accelerator
- Brake hard
- Turn the wheel the opposite direction
- Accelerate to straighten the car
Correct answer
Steer in the direction the rear is sliding and ease off the accelerator
Why this is correct
The manual's skid recovery for a rear-wheel slide: steer gently in the direction the rear of the vehicle is sliding ('steer into the skid') while easing off the gas. Avoid braking hard, which locks the wheels. Once traction returns, straighten the wheel and resume speed cautiously. Practice this reflex in a safe empty lot if possible.
New York Driver Handbook, p. 68