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 appropriate response. This technique is known as “steering into the skid,” and it helps regain control of the vehicle. By doing so, you align the wheels with the direction you want to travel, which can help reduce the sliding motion and stabilize the vehicle.

Braking hard immediately during a skid can lead to loss of control because it can cause the wheels to lock up, exacerbating the skid. Turning off the engine is not a practical solution, as it doesn't address the immediate need to control the vehicle. Lastly, speeding up in an attempt to regain control can make the situation worse by reducing traction and increasing the risk of a more severe skid or loss of control. Steering into the skid is the recognized method for managing skids effectively, thus allowing the driver to regain traction and navigate safely.