What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?

When your vehicle starts to skid, the best course of action is to steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go. This method is often referred to as "steering into the skid." The reason this is effective is that when you steer towards the direction of the skid, you help to realign the vehicle's front wheels with the path of travel, which can regain traction and control over the vehicle.

In a skid, the rear wheels may lose traction while the front wheels still have some steering capability. By directing the front wheels where you want to go, you can often regain stability and reduce the risk of spinning out. This technique allows the weight of the vehicle to shift appropriately, helping to pull you back in line with the direction of travel.

Other actions, such as braking immediately or accelerating, can destabilize the vehicle further, making it more difficult to regain control. Turning the wheel sharply in the opposite direction can also lead to oversteering, worsening the skid instead of correcting it. Therefore, steering in the direction you wish to go is crucial for maintaining control during a skid.