What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?

When your vehicle starts to skid, the appropriate action is to turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid. This technique is known as "steering into the skid." By doing this, you help align the tires with the direction in which the vehicle is sliding, which can help regain traction and control. It allows the car to straighten out and can prevent it from spinning out of control.

Maintaining your speed does not help regain control during a skid and could cause a loss of traction, while braking hard can lead to further destabilization of the vehicle, worsening the skid. Steering in the opposite direction of the skid is also counterproductive, as it can create a greater loss of control. Therefore, turning the steering wheel in the direction of the skid is the safest and most effective response to regain control of the vehicle in that situation.