If you begin to skid on an icy road, what should you do?

When you begin to skid on an icy road, the proper response is to turn your steering wheel in the direction of the skid. This action helps you regain control of the vehicle and allows the tires to connect with the road surface more effectively. When a vehicle skids, it loses traction, and turning into the skid helps realign the car with the intended path of travel rather than perpetuating the loss of control.

Steering in the direction of the skid helps to prevent overcorrection, which can lead to further spinning out or loss of control in slippery conditions. This technique is essential for maintaining stability and traction as you navigate out of a skid.

Other actions, such as braking hard or accelerating, can exacerbate the loss of control on icy surfaces. Sharply turning the steering wheel in an opposite direction can also lead to skidding in the opposite direction, increasing the risk of a more serious loss of control.