What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?

When your vehicle starts to skid, the most effective response is to steer in the direction you want to go. This technique helps to regain control of the vehicle by aligning the tires with the direction of travel. When skidding, the tires lose traction, and steering in the intended direction can help correct the path of the vehicle and prevent further loss of control.

Braking suddenly could exacerbate the skid by causing the wheels to lock or further disrupt the vehicle's balance, making recovery more difficult. Turning the wheels completely in one direction, such as to the left, does not provide the nuanced control needed to regain traction and can lead to oversteering, which may worsen the situation. Accelerating in a skid is counterproductive, as it increases speed without improving traction and further complicates regaining control.

By steering in the direction you want to go, you can help the vehicle regain traction and stabilize, which is a key part of safely navigating a skid.