If you experience skidding, what should you do?

When you experience skidding, the most crucial first step is to take your foot off the gas pedal. This action reduces power to the wheels, allowing them to regain traction. In a skid, excessive acceleration can further destabilize the vehicle, making it harder to control.

While using brakes can sometimes help regain control, it's generally advised to avoid abrupt braking during a skid, as this could worsen the situation. Instead, the focus should be on regaining traction. Steering into the skid (the direction you want the front of the car to go) is also vital for regaining control. Therefore, combining these actions effectively leads to better outcomes in a skidding situation.

Understanding these aspects reinforces the need for a careful and calm response to skidding, prioritizing gentle maneuvers to stabilize the vehicle.