What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?

When your vehicle starts to skid, the most effective response is to steer in the direction you want to go. This technique is essential because it helps regain control of the vehicle. If you steer towards your intended path, you allow the wheels to align with the direction of travel, which can help regain traction and stabilize the vehicle.

In a skid, the loss of traction can make it challenging to control the vehicle. By turning the steering wheel in the direction of the skid, you can work to counteract the skid and guide the car back onto the desired path. This method is commonly known as "steering into the skid."

Braking hard immediately is not advisable during a skid because it can worsen the situation and lead to a loss of control. Rapid steering or turning the wheel left and right quickly can cause confusion and instability, increasing the risk of a spin-out. Shifting to neutral may disrupt your control over the vehicle’s direction and does not effectively address the underlying issue of traction loss. Thus, steering in the direction you want to go is the most effective and recommended strategy to recover from a skid.