During a skid, which description matches the recommended response?

During a skid, which description matches the recommended response?

• A. Brake to regain traction
• B. Steer in the direction of the skid and avoid braking until steering is re-established
• C. Accelerate
• D. Stop immediately

Answer: (B)

During a skid the tires have lost grip, so the immediate goal is to regain control, not to force the car to stop or slow by braking. The best response is to steer into the direction you want the vehicle to go and avoid braking until you feel the wheels gripping again. Steering into the skid helps realign the tires with the road and reduces the sideways slide, making it possible to regain traction and steer the car where you intend to go. Braking during a skid tends to lock the wheels or push them past their grip, worsening the skid. Accelerating or stopping abruptly doesn’t help you recover control and can make the situation worse. Once you’ve reestablished steering control and traction, you can slow down and resume normal driving.

During a skid the tires have lost grip, so the immediate goal is to regain control, not to force the car to stop or slow by braking. The best response is to steer into the direction you want the vehicle to go and avoid braking until you feel the wheels gripping again. Steering into the skid helps realign the tires with the road and reduces the sideways slide, making it possible to regain traction and steer the car where you intend to go. Braking during a skid tends to lock the wheels or push them past their grip, worsening the skid. Accelerating or stopping abruptly doesn’t help you recover control and can make the situation worse. Once you’ve reestablished steering control and traction, you can slow down and resume normal driving.