Final answer:
The correct answer is False. Steering in the direction of the skid, not opposite, helps regain control of a skidding vehicle, in line with Newton's first law and frictional dynamics.
Step-by-step explanation:
The correct answer is option False. When a vehicle starts to skid, the driver should not apply the brakes abruptly and steer in the opposite direction of the skid. Instead, the driver should gently steer in the direction of the skid to realign the tires with the direction of the vehicle.
Once the vehicle is stable, the driver can then carefully apply the brakes if needed. This concept relates to Newton's first law of motion and the understanding of frictional forces between the tires and the road.
In situations where the car encounters ice, the lack of friction would cause it to continue in a straight line path, tangent to the curve, following Newton's first law.
The correct answer is option False.
When a vehicle starts to skid, it is important for the driver to respond appropriately to regain control. In the case of a skid, the driver should not apply the brakes or steer in the opposite direction of the skid. Instead, the driver should steer in the same direction as the skid.
For example, if the rear of the vehicle is sliding to the right, the driver should counter-steer to the right to align the wheels with the direction of the skid. This helps the tires regain traction and allows the driver to regain control of the vehicle.