Oversteer (rear-wheel skid):
1. Stay calm and don't panic. Abrupt or excessive steering corrections can make the skid worse.
2. Ease off the gas. Reduce the amount of power going to the rear wheels to help regain traction.
3. Turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid. This will help straighten the car and reduce the angle of the skid.
4. Once the car starts to straighten out, gradually apply power again. Be gentle with the gas pedal to avoid losing traction again.
Understeer (front-wheel skid):
1. Stay calm and don't panic. Abrupt steering corrections can make the skid worse.
2. Turn the steering wheel away from the direction of the skid. This will help the car turn in the desired direction.
3. Gently apply power. This will help the car accelerate and regain traction.
4. Once the car starts to turn, gradually release the steering wheel. Be careful not to over-correct, as this could cause the car to skid in the opposite direction.
Tips:
- Practice skid control techniques in a safe environment before you need to use them in real-world situations.
- Maintain your vehicle regularly, including checking tire pressure and tread depth.
- Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, especially on slippery surfaces.
- If you feel the car starting to skid, stay calm and focus on controlling the vehicle's momentum rather than trying to regain traction immediately.
