Geared to Go A Workbook for Coaching New Drivers

11Skids while turning cornersRear wheel driveIn rear wheel drive vehicles, a cornering skid can occur when the driver does not slow the vehicle enoughwhile approaching a turn or bend. The vehicle’s back end will slide in the opposite direction of thesteering. If this happens do the following.• Ease up on the gas pedal.• Keep vision well ahead and along the intended path of travel.• Steer in the direction the vehicle should go. A number of steering corrections may be required tostraighten the vehicle.• Be careful not to over-steer. The vehicle may skid in the opposite direction.• Resume speed once the vehicle has straightened.Front wheel driveIn front wheel drive vehicles, the vehicle will tend to travel through the corner or to run off to the outsideof the corner or turn. To reduce the chances of this happening, do the following.• Ease up on the gas pedal.• Keep vision well ahead and along the intended path of travel.• Steer in the direction the vehicle should go. A number of steering corrections may be required tostraighten the vehicle.• Be careful not to over-steer. The vehicle may skid in the opposite direction.• Accelerate gently so the front wheels can pull the vehicle out of the skid.• Resume speed once the vehicle has straightened.90