What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?

When your vehicle starts to skid, the appropriate action is to steer in the direction you want to go. This method helps to regain control of the vehicle by aligning the wheels with the forward motion of the car. When skidding, the tires lose traction, and steering into the skid allows the vehicle's wheels to connect with the road surface again, facilitating recovery from the skid.

Accelerating quickly or braking hard can exacerbate the loss of control. Accelerating may cause the vehicle to slide further out of control, while hard braking can lock the wheels, preventing them from turning and potentially causing a spin. Turning off the engine also does not contribute to regaining control; in fact, maintaining engine power can assist with steering and stability. Thus, steering toward the intended path is the most effective response to a skid, promoting recovery and safer handling of the vehicle.