Which of the following is NOT a type of skid?

• A. Front Wheel
• B. ABS
• C. Spin Out
• D. Hydroplaning

Answer: (B)

The idea being tested is recognizing what counts as a skid versus a braking safety feature. A skid is when the tires lose traction and the vehicle slides or spins. Front wheel skid happens when the front tires lose grip and the vehicle understeers or slides forward. Spin out is a loss of traction that leads to the wheels spinning and the car rotating, often with loss of directional control. Hydroplaning occurs when a layer of water between the tire and road causes a sudden drop in traction, making the vehicle slide on the surface.

Anti-lock braking system (ABS) is not a skid itself. It’s a safety feature that helps prevent skids by rapidly pumping the brakes to keep tires from locking up, allowing steering control during braking. Because it’s a mechanism to avoid skids rather than a type of skid, it’s the correct choice for “not a type of skid.”