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What is the most common cause of locked wheel skids?
- A.the drive wheels losing traction with the road surface.
- B.the ignition being turned to the lock position while the vehicle is still in motion.
- C.pressing the gas and brake pedals at the same time.
- D.braking too hard at a high speed.✓
Why: Locked wheel skids occur when you apply the brakes so forcefully that the wheels stop rotating while the vehicle is still moving. As noted in the 'Rules of the Road,' these skids typically result when drivers jam on conventional brakes, causing the tires to lose their grip on the pavement.
