What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid on a slippery road?

When your vehicle starts to skid on a slippery road, the appropriate response is to steer in the direction you want to go. This technique helps to regain control of the vehicle by aligning the wheels with the direction of travel. When skidding, your tires may lose traction, causing your vehicle to slide unpredictably. By steering into the skid, you can help guide the front wheels back onto a path that allows for better traction.

This method leverages the vehicle's natural tendency to follow the direction of the front wheels, thus helping to stabilize the vehicle as it regains traction. It's important to remain calm and avoid sudden movements, as aggressive steering can worsen the skid or lead to a loss of control.

The other choices generally lead to further loss of control. Accelerating can confuse the vehicle's dynamics and exacerbate the skid, while braking hard can lock the wheels, making it even harder to regain traction. Aggressively turning the steering wheel can overcorrect the skid and cause the vehicle to spin out instead of straightening out.