How should you respond to loss of steering control or a skid?

How should you respond to loss of steering control or a skid?

• A. Steer in the direction you want the front wheels to go, avoid overcorrecting, and gradually brake or accelerate to regain control.
• B. Steer in the opposite direction and slam brakes.
• C. Lock the steering wheel and stop.
• D. Turn off the engine.

Answer: (A)

When steering control is lost or you start to skid, the priority is to reestablish traction by steering into the direction you want the front of the car to go. This helps the tires grip the road again rather than continuing in the slide. Avoid overcorrecting with sharp, sudden moves, because that can push the vehicle the other way or cause a spin. As you steer toward your intended path, ease off the accelerator and, if needed, apply light braking to slow and stabilize the car. Once the tires regain traction and the vehicle begins to straighten, continue steering smoothly toward your destination and gradually return to normal speed. Turning off the engine or slamming the brakes won’t restore control and can worsen the skid.

When steering control is lost or you start to skid, the priority is to reestablish traction by steering into the direction you want the front of the car to go. This helps the tires grip the road again rather than continuing in the slide. Avoid overcorrecting with sharp, sudden moves, because that can push the vehicle the other way or cause a spin. As you steer toward your intended path, ease off the accelerator and, if needed, apply light braking to slow and stabilize the car. Once the tires regain traction and the vehicle begins to straighten, continue steering smoothly toward your destination and gradually return to normal speed. Turning off the engine or slamming the brakes won’t restore control and can worsen the skid.