What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?

When your vehicle starts to skid, the critical action to take is to steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go. This technique helps to regain control of the vehicle by aligning the front wheels with the direction of travel. By steering into the skid, you allow the vehicle's tires to regain traction gradually, which helps stabilize the vehicle.

Pressing the brakes hard can exacerbate the situation by locking the wheels and potentially causing a spin. This reaction can lead to a loss of control, making the skid more severe. Turning the steering wheel fully to one side can throw the vehicle into a worse skid, especially if the rear wheels lose traction. Accelerating may seem like a viable option to regain traction, but it typically increases the speed of the vehicle and can worsen the skid, leading to an even more dangerous situation.

By steering in the intended direction, you help correct the skid effectively and minimize the risk of an accident.