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 to go. This technique helps to regain control of your vehicle by allowing the front wheels to grip the road better as they align with the direction of travel. When skidding occurs, oversteering or jerking the wheel can send the vehicle into a spin; thus, steering gently in the direction you want the vehicle to go helps to guide it back on its intended path.

Maintaining control while reducing speed is crucial in a skid. Instead of accelerating, which would further destabilize the vehicle, or braking firmly, which can exacerbate the skid, gentle steering provides a more stable solution. Shutting off the engine is not advisable either, as it would not contribute to regaining control of the vehicle during a skid. Steering into the skid promotes safer recovery and can prevent accidents in slippery conditions.