What action should you take if your vehicle begins to skid?

When your vehicle begins to skid, the appropriate action is to steer in the direction of the skid. This means if the rear of your vehicle is sliding to the left, you should turn your steering wheel to the left, and if it is sliding to the right, you should turn to the right. This technique helps to regain control of the vehicle by allowing the front tires to align with the direction in which you want to go, ultimately helping you to regain traction and stabilize the vehicle.

In a skid, the vehicle's rear wheels lose grip and sliding can cause the front wheels to also lose traction if not handled correctly. Steering in the same direction as the skid helps the driver to avoid overcorrecting and putting the vehicle into a spin, which could further worsen the situation. This method aligns the tires with the direction of motion, allowing the vehicle's suspension system to restore traction under controlled conditions.

Other actions, such as steering away from the skid, can lead to a spinout, as it often causes the driver to oversteer and misalign the vehicle’s path. Pumping the brakes rapidly can actually worsen a skid, as it may lock the wheels or further unsettle the vehicle’s balance. Accelerating while skidding can also diminish control