What action should you take if your vehicle begins to skid?

When your vehicle begins to skid, the appropriate action is to steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go. This technique is commonly known as "steering into the skid." By doing this, you align the front wheels with the direction of the skid, which can help regain control of the vehicle. This method allows the tires to reacquire traction and helps the car to stabilize as you navigate out of the skid.

In a slippery situation, steering towards the intended path effectively counteracts the loss of traction. It’s about redirecting the vehicle’s movement rather than trying to force it back onto the intended path, which can exacerbate the skid.

Choosing to brake hard can lead to further loss of control by locking the wheels, which worsens the skid. Similarly, turning the steering wheel opposite to the skid can cause the vehicle to spin out, especially if it is rear-wheel skid. Accelerating is counterproductive as it increases speed and can worsen the skid rather than helping to stabilize the vehicle. Overall, the best practice is to steer into the direction of the skid to regain control.