To recover from a drive-wheel skid, you should:
Correct. Stop applying power, push in the clutch (or shift to neutral) to let the wheels turn freely, and counter-steer in the direction you want the front of the vehicle to go.
CDL Practice Question #23
Category: General Knowledge
Why this question matters
This question is one of 97 in our General Knowledge bank. The reasoning above comes directly from the AAMVA CDL Manual, the source document used by every U.S. state DMV. Memorizing the underlying rule — not just the letter answer — is what separates passing on the first attempt from a return trip and another fee.