What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?

When your vehicle starts to skid, the appropriate response is to turn into the skid. This means that if the rear end of your vehicle is sliding to the right, you should steer right, and if it’s sliding to the left, you should steer left. This action helps to align the wheels with the direction you want to go, allowing the vehicle to regain traction and stabilize.

Turning into the skid can help reduce the chances of losing control, as it directs the wheels towards the path of the skid rather than against it, which can worsen the sliding.

In contrast, rapidly applying the brakes hard can cause the wheels to lock up, making it even harder to regain control of the vehicle. Steering away from the skid might initially seem like a logical action, but it can lead to overcorrection and possibly result in a spin-out. Accelerating in a skid can also be dangerous, as it does not help regain traction and can increase speed while the vehicle is out of control. Understanding the correct response to a skid is crucial for maintaining control and ensuring safety on the road.