What is a power skid primarily caused by?

• A. Sharp braking
• B. Accelerating too fast
• C. Turning too sharply
• D. Driving on icy surfaces

Answer: (B)

A power skid is primarily caused by accelerating too fast. This type of skid occurs when the rear wheels lose traction due to excess power being applied, typically during rapid acceleration. When a driver accelerates too quickly, especially in a vehicle with rear-wheel drive, the wheels can spin faster than the vehicle is moving forward, leading to a loss of control.

In contrast, situations like sharp braking or turning too sharply can lead to different types of skids, such as a brake skid or a cornering skid, respectively. Driving on icy surfaces may exacerbate the risk of skids in general but does not singularly characterize a power skid. Therefore, the main factor contributing to a power skid is indeed the rapid application of power during acceleration, resulting in a loss of traction at the rear wheels.