What do you need to do if your vehicle begins to skid?

When your vehicle begins to skid, the appropriate response is to steer in the direction you want to go. This technique helps to regain control of the vehicle. When skidding, the tires lose traction with the road, and by steering toward your intended path, you can help realign the vehicle's direction with the road, thereby reducing the likelihood of spinning out or colliding with obstacles.

This method works because when you steer into the skid, it helps to transfer the weight of the vehicle in a way that can restore grip to the tires. It is essential to remain calm and avoid overcorrecting, which could lead to further loss of control.

Other responses, such as braking hard or accelerating, can worsen the skid because they can either lock up the wheels or cause the vehicle to lose traction altogether. Steering in the opposite direction of the skid could also lead to a loss of control rather than correcting the course of the vehicle.