How should you respond if your vehicle starts to skid?

When a vehicle starts to skid, the most effective response is to steer into the skid and counter-steer. This means that if the back end of your vehicle is sliding to the right, you should turn your steering wheel to the right. This action helps to regain control of the vehicle, allowing the front wheels to align with the direction of travel.

By steering into the skid, you can help prevent the vehicle from spinning out of control, as it allows you to regain traction more effectively. This technique utilizes the vehicle's natural dynamics to stabilize it and brings it back to a straight and controlled path.

In contrast, trying to steer in the opposite direction of the skid can lead to over-correction, risking loss of control. Applying brakes while in a skid can cause the wheels to lock up, making it harder to steer and control the vehicle. Accelerating during a skid can exacerbate the problem by causing the wheels to spin faster, further increasing the chance of losing control.