Which of these is true about rear drive wheel braking skids?

The rear wheels lose traction, lock up, and the vehicle may spin.. Section 2.19: When rear wheels lock up, they lose traction and slide

Which of these is true about rear drive wheel braking skids?

ANSWER BREAKDOWN
  • A. Incorrect. "The front wheels lock up." is not correct. When rear wheels lock up, they lose traction and slide sideways. The vehicle may spin around.
  • B. Correct. When rear wheels lock up, they lose traction and slide sideways. The vehicle may spin around.
  • C. Incorrect. "The trailer pushes the truck." is not correct. When rear wheels lock up, they lose traction and slide sideways. The vehicle may spin around.
  • D. Incorrect. "It only happens on ice." is not correct. When rear wheels lock up, they lose traction and slide sideways. The vehicle may spin around.