What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?

When a vehicle begins to skid, the best course of action is to steer into the direction of the skid. This technique helps you regain control of the vehicle. When you steer in the same direction as the skid, you align the wheels with the direction that the back of the vehicle is sliding. This action can help to stabilize the vehicle and ultimately bring it back under control.

For example, if you feel the rear of your vehicle sliding to the left, turning the steering wheel to the left allows the front wheels to align with the rear wheels. This creates a balance that assists in recovering from the skid. It's essential not to overcorrect or make sudden movements, as that could lead to a loss of control.

Other approaches, such as braking hard or accelerating, can exacerbate the situation and lead to further loss of control. Steering in the opposite direction of the skid can also destabilize the vehicle and worsen the skid, making it difficult to recover safely.