Washington Written Drivers Permit Practice Test

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In a skid, the most important vehicle control device is

  1. the accelerator pedal

  2. the brake pedal

  3. the steering wheel

  4. the clutch pedal

The correct answer is: the steering wheel

In a skid, the most important vehicle control device is the steering wheel. When a vehicle skids, it loses traction with the road surface, causing it to slide uncontrollably. By turning the steering wheel in the direction you want the vehicle to go, you can regain control by correcting the car's direction and potentially steering out of the skid. While the accelerator and brake pedals are important for controlling speed, and the clutch pedal is important for manual transmission vehicles, the steering wheel is crucial for maintaining control and steering the vehicle back on course during a skid.

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