What should you do if your vehicle begins to skid?

When your vehicle begins to skid, the best course of action is to steer in the direction you want the vehicle to go. This technique is often referred to as "steering into the skid." By doing this, you help realign the tires with the direction of the skid, which can regain traction and control of the vehicle. This approach allows for a more gradual recovery from the skid, reducing the risk of oversteering and potentially causing a spin-out.

Steering into the direction you wish to go is an essential skill that contributes to safe driving, especially in slippery or icy conditions. It allows the driver to make necessary corrections without inducing further loss of control.

The other options can lead to worsening the situation. For instance, applying the brakes immediately can cause the vehicle to skid more, as braking shifts weight and can lead to loss of control. Turning the steering wheel in the opposite direction may create confusion and can destabilize the vehicle further. Accelerating during a skid typically compounds the loss of control, as this increases speed while the tires are already struggling to maintain traction.