What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?

When your vehicle starts to skid, the most effective response is to steer towards where you want to go. This technique helps regain control of the vehicle and aligns it with the path you intend to follow. In a skid, the rear wheels of your vehicle may be sliding, and by steering in the desired direction, you are essentially guiding the front of the vehicle back onto its intended path. This action helps to reduce the chances of overcorrecting and allows for smoother handling.

Continuing to accelerate, steering in the opposite direction of the skid, or opening a window to feel the wind are not effective responses in a skidding scenario. Accelerating can worsen the skid by increasing the speed at which the vehicle is out of control. Steering in the opposite direction of the skid is counterproductive as it may lead to a spinout. Opening a window has no relevance to vehicle control and does not aid in managing a skid situation. Understanding the correct response can significantly enhance safety and vehicle handling during unexpected road conditions.