What Causes Skids?
Skids can be caused by several factors which include: Reduced Traction – When there is a reduction in traction, or ability to stick to the road, the car’s tires lose their grip on the surface of the road. Your car slides around and you lose steering control. A road that is wet and slippery has reduced traction. Quick Change of Speed – Sometimes when roads are wet and slippery, a quick change of speed or dramatic application of your brakes can cause your car to skid. Your car is moving too rapidly, and the tires lose traction due to an attempt to alter such a great amount of momentum and force. Quick Change of Direction – When your car is traveling in one direction at a high speed, changing its direction too quickly can cause the car to skid. The momentum of your car is very strong, and its inertia keeps the vehicle moving in the same direction. The vehicle cannot alter these forces successfully, and the tires lose traction on the road.
