When road conditions are slippery, what is the recommended way to make turns?

• A. Make turns as gently as possible.
• B. Turn quickly to regain control.
• C. Brake hard while turning.
• D. Accelerate through the turn.

Answer: (A)

On slippery pavement, tires have less grip, so smooth, gradual actions are essential to keep control. Making turns as gently as possible helps maintain traction by avoiding sudden weight shifts and abrupt changes in speed or direction that can cause the vehicle to skid. The key is to enter the turn slowly, apply steering inputs smoothly, and avoid braking hard or accelerating hard while in the turn. If you feel the vehicle starting to slide, ease off the accelerator, avoid sudden steering corrections, and steer calmly toward the direction you want to go. After the turn, slowly resume acceleration as traction returns.