How do you correct a skid?

• A. Turn the wheel the same way the back of the vehicle skids
• B. Turn the wheel opposite the skid
• C. Brake hard
• D. Accelerate

Answer: (A)

When a skid happens, the aim is to realign the wheels with the road by steering into the skid. If the rear of the car starts sliding to one side, gently turn the steering wheel in that same direction. This helps bring the rear end back under control and restores traction front to back. As the car begins to straighten, ease off the steering to a straight line and continue slowly.

Braking hard or accelerating aggressively can lock the wheels or make the slide worse, and turning the wheel the opposite way can cause a spin. So the safest, most effective move is to steer toward the skid and then straighten once control is regained.