How to React to a Skid

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If you find yourself in a skid, stay calm and think before reacting to regain control of your car.

Step 1: Don't panic
Don't panic. Stay calm and let your knowledge, not your instincts, direct your actions.

Step 2: Slow down
Immediately take your foot off the gas; then apply light braking.

Tip
Lightly tap standard brakes; for anti-lock brakes, apply steady pressure to the brake pedal. The anti-lock brakes will pulse automatically.

Step 3: Turn into the skid
Turn the steering wheel in the same direction you are skidding, whether your back or front wheels are sliding. Ignore the impulse to steer the other way.

Tip
Turn the wheel slowly and steadily to avoid over-steering and starting a new skid or spinout.

Step 4: Return to your original course
Regain control of your car, and carefully return to your original course.

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