If your vehicle begins to skid, how should you steer?

When your vehicle begins to skid, the appropriate action is to steer in the direction of the rear of the car. This technique is known as “counter-steering.” By steering in the direction where the back end of the vehicle is sliding, you help to realign the vehicle with the path you want to travel. This action helps to regain traction on the tires and can bring the vehicle back under control.

Maintaining control during a skid is crucial, and steering in the opposite direction of the skid can lead to overcorrection and potentially make the skid worse. Keeping hands off the wheel is not advisable as it prevents you from making necessary adjustments to regain control. Similarly, braking immediately in a skid can exacerbate the loss of control, as it may cause the wheels to lock up and further reduce traction.

Thus, the best approach is to steer in the direction of the rear of the car to stabilize the vehicle and safely navigate out of the skid.