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

The vehicle will slide sideways.. Section 2.19: When rear wheels lock, they lose traction and the rear of the truck slides sideways

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

ANSWER BREAKDOWN
  • A. Incorrect. "Locked wheels have more traction than rolling wheels." is not correct. When rear wheels lock, they lose traction and the rear of the truck slides sideways (fishtailing).
  • B. Correct. When rear wheels lock, they lose traction and the rear of the truck slides sideways (fishtailing).
  • C. Incorrect. "The front wheels lock up." is not correct. When rear wheels lock, they lose traction and the rear of the truck slides sideways (fishtailing).
  • D. Incorrect. "It makes the truck stop faster." is not correct. When rear wheels lock, they lose traction and the rear of the truck slides sideways (fishtailing).