What should you do if your tires skid while driving?

When your tires skid while driving, the correct action is to steer in the direction you want to go. This technique helps regain control of the vehicle during a skid. By steering into the skid, you are aligning the front wheels with the path you desire, which can enable the vehicle's tires to regain traction with the road surface. This action works because it helps to counteract the sliding motion, allowing you to control the vehicle and smoothly transition back onto your intended path.

Braking hard can worsen the skid by locking the wheels, while turning the steering wheel in the opposite direction can lead to oversteering, resulting in a loss of control. Accelerating during a skid is inappropriate as it may further destabilize the vehicle and exacerbate the situation. Therefore, steering towards your intended direction is the most effective and safe method to manage a skid.