What Causes a Car to Skid?
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Here are the main reasons why a car may skid: 1. Emergency braking, sudden acceleration or deceleration, or sharp steering on roads with very low traction. 2. Driving too fast on curves, hills, or uneven roads. 3. Inconsistent braking performance among the wheels, or differences in tire tread patterns or wear levels. 4. Slippery conditions due to wet, oily, or icy roads, which reduce the coefficient of friction and create asymmetry between the left and right sides. This also reduces the wheel load and road adhesion, making the car prone to skidding with even slight lateral forces. 5. Uneven resistance among the four wheels during braking, such as unequal braking force on the left and right wheels, varying coefficients of friction, or uneven load distribution, which can cause the car to 'pull' to one side and easily lead to skidding.