For a skidding apparatus, the driver should

• A. Turn the Steering Wheel So the Front Wheels Face the Direction of the Skidding
• B. Slam the Brakes
• C. Turn Away from the Skid
• D. Shift to Neutral

Answer: (A)

When a vehicle starts skidding, steer toward the direction of the skid. Turning the steering wheel toward where the rear of the vehicle is sliding helps realign the front tires with the path you intend to travel and lets the tires regrip the road, bringing the vehicle back under control as the skid ends. Braking hard worsens the situation by locking tires and increasing loss of traction. Turning away from the skid can push the vehicle further off its intended path, and shifting to neutral removes engine braking and reduces stability, making recovery slower. So the best immediate action is to steer toward the skid to regain control.