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What should a driver do if their vehicle gets into a four-wheel sideways skid?

  1. A.Turn the steering wheel in the same direction as the skid and ease off the accelerator.
  2. B.Turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction to improve tyre grip.
  3. C.Turn the steering wheel in the same direction as the skid and apply the handbrake.
  4. D.Turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction and apply the handbrake.
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Correct answer: A. Turn the steering wheel in the same direction as the skid and ease off the accelerator.

If your vehicle goes into a four-wheel skid, turn the steering wheel in the same direction as the skid and ease off the accelerator. This should help to bring the wheels back into line and allow you to regain control.

This is an official-style question from the Safe and Responsible Driving topic of the Ireland driver theory test (Cat. B). Practise all 807 questions free on iTest.ie — with timed mock exams, automatic mistake tracking and progress sync across devices.

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