Colorado POST Practice Exam

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What happens when the brakes on one side of a car lock up?

The car slows down and stops
The car spins toward the locked tires
The car goes into a skid
The steering becomes difficult

The correct answer is: The car spins toward the locked tires

When the brakes on one side of a car lock up, the vehicle experiences an unequal braking force. This imbalance causes the car to spin toward the side with the locked tires due to the difference in motion between the left and right sides of the vehicle. The locked wheel creates drag and effectively halts that side, while the unaffected wheel continues to rotate and propel the car forward. As a result, the car’s natural tendency is to pivot towards the side that has experienced the complete stoppage, leading to a spin in that direction. This dynamic is essential to understand for safe driving, as it emphasizes the importance of maintaining control over the vehicle while braking, particularly in emergency situations or on slippery roads.