If your vehicle starts to skid, what should you do?

When your vehicle starts to skid, the best course of action is to steer in the direction you want to go. This technique, often referred to as "steering into the skid," helps to regain control of the vehicle. By doing this, you align the front wheels of the vehicle with the direction of travel, which can help to stabilize the car and allow it to regain traction.

When skidding, the car's rear tires may lose grip, and by steering towards the skid, you encourage the vehicle's natural dynamics to correct itself. This helps to avoid losing further control or additional skidding.

In contrast, pressing the brake hard can worsen the situation by locking the wheels, leading to a complete loss of control. Accelerating during a skid can also exacerbate the problem by further upsetting the balance of the vehicle. Turning the wheel opposite of the skid may lead to a counterintuitive response where the rear of the vehicle continues to slide out, potentially causing a more severe loss of control. Thus, the correct action during a skid is to steer in the direction you wish to travel to regain control effectively.