What should you do if your vehicle begins to skid?

If your vehicle begins to skid, the appropriate action is to steer in the direction you want to go and avoid braking hard. This technique, known as "steering into the skid," helps regain control of the vehicle. When you steer toward the intended path, the car's wheels can align with the direction you want to travel, allowing for a smoother recovery from the skid.

Braking hard can cause further loss of traction, making the skid worse and potentially leading to a more severe loss of control. Additionally, turning the wheel sharply in the opposite direction may create a scenario where you end up overcorrecting, leading to additional skidding or a spin. Shifting into neutral is often not recommended because it can disconnect the engine's power, which might not help in managing the vehicle's stability effectively during a skid. Thus, steering in the direction you want to go while maintaining a controlled grip on the wheel is the best approach to recover from skidding.