What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid on a slippery road?

When your vehicle begins to skid on a slippery road, the best action is to steer in the direction you want the front of the vehicle to go. This technique is known as "steering into the skid." By doing this, you help to realign the vehicle's wheels with the direction of travel, allowing for better traction and control.

If you were to steer in the opposite direction, it can cause further instability and may worsen the skid. Braking hard can lock the wheels and reduce control, leading to a greater chance of spinning out. Accelerating while skidding will only exacerbate the loss of traction and make it more difficult to regain control. Thus, steering in the direction you want to go is the safest and most effective way to regain control of your vehicle during a skid.