What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?

When your vehicle starts to skid, the proper response is to steer in the direction you want to go and avoid slamming on the brakes. This technique is known as "steering into the skid" and helps regain control of the vehicle. By turning the steering wheel in the direction of the skid, you can align the tires with the path of motion, allowing the vehicle to regain traction as you control its direction.

Slamming on the brakes, on the other hand, can worsen the skid by locking the wheels, which prevents the tires from regaining grip on the road surface. Similarly, turning sharply in the opposite direction or braking hard can lead to a loss of control and may make the situation worse, increasing the risk of spinning out or rolling over. Therefore, the correct action to take during a skid is to gently steer toward where you want to go, maintaining smooth and controlled inputs to help stabilize the vehicle.