What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?

When your vehicle starts to skid, it is crucial to steer in the direction you want to go. This technique is known as "steering into the skid." By doing so, you help realign the vehicle’s tires with the direction of travel, which promotes stability and control. This approach allows the tires to regain traction on the road surface, allowing you to recover from the skid effectively.

Using hard braking or turning the steering wheel sharply can worsen the situation by locking up the wheels or causing the vehicle to spin out, leading to an even more dangerous scenario. Putting the car in neutral might disconnect the engine power from the wheels but doesn't actively help in regaining control; instead, it can obstruct your ability to steer effectively. Therefore, the most effective action is to steer in the direction you wish to go, enabling you to stabilize the vehicle and drive safely again.