California Driver License (DMV) Written Practice Test

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Ace your California DMV written test! Prepare for the exam by practicing hundreds of multiple-choice questions covering traffic laws and road signs. Boost your knowledge, gain confidence, and increase your chances of passing the test on your first try.

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In the event of an unintentional skid, you should make a corrective action by:

Steering in the direction of the skid
Slamming on the brakes
Downshifting
Turning your wheels in the opposite direction

The correct answer is: Steering in the direction of the skid

When experiencing an unintentional skid, the most important thing to remember is to remain calm. Option B, slamming on the brakes, would likely cause the vehicle to lose more control and potentially cause a spin-out. Downshifting (choice C) is only necessary in manual transmission cars and may not have a significant effect on correcting the skid. Option D, turning your wheels in the opposite direction of the skid, is not recommended as it can cause the vehicle to spin in the opposite direction and potentially crash. Steering in the direction of the skid (choice A) is the best course of action as it will help to straighten the vehicle and allow the tires to regain traction.