Question What usually causes a locked wheel skid? Answers Braking too hard at a slow speed Braking lightly at a slow speed Braking too hard at a fast speed Explanation A locked wheel skid is most commonly caused by a driver braking too hard while traveling at a high speed. Drivers should use their brakes smoothly and gradually. Pass your DMV Written Test with flying colors Take me to the cheat sheet California This questions appears in the following tests: California Practice Test 8 California Practice Test 27