# MenkyoQuest — Question ch6_q046

Chapter: Ch. 6 Hazardous Areas
Section: 第５節 緊急時の措置
Type: True/False
Difficulty: medium

## Question
When the rear wheels begin to skid, it is important to first apply the brakes to reduce speed.

## Correct answer
False

## Explanation
The Rules of the Road (5) states: "When the rear wheels begin to skid, you must not apply the brakes. First release the accelerator and at the same time use the steering wheel to straighten the vehicle's direction." Applying the brakes is an incorrect action. Releasing the accelerator is correct.

## Driving school curriculum
Stage 2 – Topic 13: Responding to traffic accidents

## Source passage (Rules of the Road)
(5) 後輪が横滑りを始めたときは、ブレーキを掛けてはいけません。まずアクセルを緩め、同時にハンドルで車の向きを立て直すようにします。

## Tags
横滑り, 後輪, ブレーキ, アクセル, 緊急時

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Source basis: National Police Agency's official Rules of the Road manual (Public Domain under Article 13 §2 of Japan's Copyright Act).
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