What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?

If your vehicle starts to skid, steering in the direction of the skid is the appropriate action to take because it helps you regain control of the vehicle. When a car skids, it typically means that the tires have lost traction with the road surface. By steering into the direction of the skid, you are allowing the front wheels to align with the path the rear of the vehicle is taking. This can help to realign the vehicle and regain traction.

This technique is crucial because attempting to turn sharply in the opposite direction of the skid can cause oversteering, making the situation worse and potentially leading to a loss of control. Similarly, accelerating to gain traction is typically not effective during a skid, as it may worsen the slide instead of helping correct it. Braking hard can also create additional loss of control by locking the wheels, contributing to further skidding. Therefore, steering into the skid is the best practice for managing a vehicle that is skidding.