If your rear wheels skid while driving, what should you do?

When your rear wheels skid while driving, steering in the direction of the skid is the appropriate action to take. This technique helps you regain control of the vehicle. When the rear wheels begin to slide, the car is likely to rotate away from the direction the front wheels are pointing. By steering towards the skid, you align the front wheels with the direction you want the vehicle to go, allowing the tires to regain traction.

Hitting the brakes immediately can exacerbate the skid by reducing tire grip and potentially leading to loss of control. Steering away from the skid may lead to a counterproductive motion, causing further sliding and difficulty in regaining control of the vehicle. Accelerating during a skid can also worsen the situation, as it can make the car more difficult to control and increase the chances of spinning out.