What should you do if you begin to skid on slippery pavement?

What should you do if you begin to skid on slippery pavement?

• A. Steer in the direction opposite to the skid and brake hard.
• B. Use the gas pedal to regain traction as you steer.
• C. Do not steer, just let the vehicle slow down naturally.
• D. Steer in the direction of the skid, avoid overcorrecting, and gently accelerate once you regain traction.

Answer: (D)

When you start to skid on slick pavement, your priority is to regain control by steering into the direction you want the vehicle to move. This helps realign the wheels with the road and break the spin rather than worsen it. Avoid overcorrecting with abrupt steering or heavy braking, as that can push the tires into a deeper slide. Ease off the accelerator to transfer weight back to the tires and reduce speed, then, once traction returns, apply gentle, steady acceleration to resume driving.

When you start to skid on slick pavement, your priority is to regain control by steering into the direction you want the vehicle to move. This helps realign the wheels with the road and break the spin rather than worsen it. Avoid overcorrecting with abrupt steering or heavy braking, as that can push the tires into a deeper slide. Ease off the accelerator to transfer weight back to the tires and reduce speed, then, once traction returns, apply gentle, steady acceleration to resume driving.