What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?

When your vehicle starts to skid, the appropriate response is to steer in the direction you want the front of the vehicle to go. This technique is called "steering into the skid." By doing this, you help realign the wheels of the vehicle with the direction of travel, which can bring the vehicle back under control.

If you were to brake immediately and hard, it may cause further loss of traction and increase the risk of spinning out. Steering in the opposite direction of the skid could result in oversteering and potentially make the situation worse, leading to a complete loss of control. Using the handbrake is typically not advised for regaining control during a skid, as it can cause the wheels to lock and may lead to a more severe loss of control. Therefore, steering in the direction you want to go is the best practice to manage a skidding situation effectively.