What is the appropriate action if your vehicle starts to skid?

When your vehicle begins to skid, the appropriate action is to steer into the direction of the skid. This means if the rear of your vehicle is sliding to the right, you should turn the steering wheel to the right. This action helps to realign the vehicle's tires with the direction of travel and regain traction on the road. By steering into the skid, you allow the front tires to make contact with the road, helping to stabilize the vehicle and prevent a spin-out.

Maintaining control during a skid is crucial, as oversteering or reacting too aggressively can exacerbate the problem. It's important to remain calm and focus on regaining control rather than immediately applying the brakes or making sudden movements, which can lead to further loss of control. Turning off the engine or applying brakes hard can lead to more dangerous skidding scenarios, as those actions can disrupt the vehicle's balance and traction.