What is the correct action to take if you experience a skid while driving?

When experiencing a skid while driving, the appropriate action is to turn your steering wheel in the direction of the skid. This technique allows the driver to steer the vehicle back into alignment and regain control. When the back end of the vehicle slides to the right, for instance, turning the steering wheel to the right helps to point the front wheels in the direction your vehicle needs to go.

This action helps to stabilize the vehicle and, as the vehicle begins to regain traction, allows you to correct its path. By turning into the skid, one is essentially guiding the vehicle back on course instead of opposing the natural motion of the skid, which can lead to a loss of control and potentially worsen the situation.

Other actions, such as applying brakes immediately or accelerating, can disrupt the balance and handling of the vehicle further, making it more difficult to regain control.