What should you do to control a vehicle in a skid?

In the event of a skid, the proper response is to take your foot off the gas and steer in the direction of the skid. This technique helps you regain control of the vehicle by aligning the front wheels with the direction you want to go. When the vehicle skids, it loses traction, and steering into the skid allows the wheels to regain grip on the road.

If you were to apply the brakes immediately, it could worsen the skid, as braking can further destabilize the vehicle. Steering in the opposite direction could lead to overcorrecting, causing the vehicle to spin out of control. Accelerating would only exacerbate the situation by increasing speed at a time when stability is needed to regain control. Therefore, the recommended action during a skid focuses on easing off acceleration and getting the vehicle pointed back on track.