What should you do if your vehicle begins to skid on a wet road?

When your vehicle begins to skid on a wet road, it is important to steer in the direction of the skid. This technique helps to realign the tires with the direction of travel, allowing for better control of the vehicle. By steering into the skid, you reduce the likelihood of spinning out and can regain traction as the vehicle straightens out.

In a skid, the rear of the vehicle loses traction and begins to slide sideways. If you turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction, you may create more instability and risk losing control entirely. Applying the brakes hard can lead to further loss of control by increasing the sliding. Accelerating during a skid is counterproductive, as it can exacerbate the loss of control and make it more difficult to regain stability. Thus, steering into the direction of the skid is the safest and most effective method to recover from a skidding situation on a wet road.