Question Skids happen when: Answers Tires lose their grip on the road. There is too much weight in the trailer. ABS kicks in. Explanation Skids happen when tires' traction with the road surface decreases. This can be caused by over-braking, over-accelerating, over-steering, and driving too fast. Take a FREE Practice Test Now This questions appears in the following tests: Kentucky Knowledge Test Class A , Oklahoma Knowledge Test Class A , Maryland Double ,