If the roadway is wet and your vehicle starts to skid, you should:
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Accelerate to regain control of the vehicle.
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Slow down by shifting to a lower gear.
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Slowly ease your foot off the gas pedal.
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Slow down by pumping the brakes quickly and firmly.
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Explanation
The answer is correct because when your vehicle starts to skid on a wet roadway, you should slowly ease your foot off the gas pedal. Skidding is usually caused by sudden changes in direction or speed, and excessive speed is the most common cause. This can be especially dangerous on wet surfaces, when your brakes may not work as they would normally. Easing off the gas pedal will help reduce your speed and can help you steer out of the skid.
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