What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?

When your vehicle starts to skid, steering in the direction you want to go is the recommended action because it helps to regain control of the vehicle. This technique is based on the principle of counteracting the skid: if the rear of your vehicle is sliding to the left, for example, you should steer left to stabilize. This allows the tires to find traction again as the vehicle aligns with your intended path.

Applying the brakes immediately can worsen the skid by locking the wheels, which can lead to a loss of control. Accelerating in a skid is typically counterproductive as it can cause further loss of traction, while turning the steering wheel sharply can lead to oversteering, making the situation more chaotic and harder to regain control. Therefore, steering in the direction you want to go is the safest and most effective response to help stabilize the vehicle during a skid.