What is a best way to bring your car out of a skid?

Answer 1

To recover from a rear wheel skid, you should turn your wheel in the direction of the skid. For example, if your back wheels are sliding out to the left, you should turn your wheel to the left.

The best way to put this into practice is to select a target in the distance that is in the direction you were heading before the skid and aim for it. You'll find you hands and feet will go into autopilot and you don't have to overthink things. Studies show people using the 'target' method will recover faster and with less over-correction than drivers who don't.

It is advisable not to brake or suddenly alter your speed when skidding, light acceleration is optional and can help slightly as it transfers more weight onto the back wheels which can help regain traction.

You recover from a front wheel skid, point your wheels in the direction you are skidding, ease off the throttle and gently apply the brakes. This will help slow you down and transfer the weight to the front of the vehicle, allowing the front wheels to regain traction.

Answer 2

A skid is caused when the tyres loose grip on the road surface, either because of excessive speed or a slippery road surface or both.

As soon as you feel a skid take you foot off the accelerator, then turn the steering wheel toward the skid.

This combination of actions reduces speed and should correct the skid.

However if the speed was to high, road too slippery or your reaction was not quick enough you may well spin.

Answer 3

The advice to turn in the direction of the skid seems counterintuitive, but it works.