Why Do Cars Skid?
According to Auto Trader Magazine, a skid is a loss of traction from a vehicle’s wheels, which can cause the automobile to move uncontrollably. Skidding can occur in both dry and wet conditions.Reasons for SkiddingGraham Sykes Insurance and Auto Trader Magazine explains that there are three main causes of skidding: harsh or sudden acceleration especially mid-turn, excessive or sudden braking and over-steering which may be coarse or jerky.Types of SkidsThere are three categories of skids: front wheel, rear wheel and four-wheel. Rear-wheel drive vehicles are more prone to skidding.Conditions Prone for SkiddingSkids can happen in both wet and dry conditions, however, wet, especially icy conditions makes skidding twice as likely to happen then in dry conditions because grip decreases when the road gets wet.Driver MistakesDrivers are apt to panic when their vehicle loses control and stomp on the brakes or steer aggressively to avoid the skid.
