If you feel the vehicle starting to slip, you should:

• A. Slam on brakes
• B. Ease off acceleration and steer smoothly
• C. Turn sharply to the opposite direction
• D. Floor it

Answer: (B)

When the wheels are losing traction, the priority is to restore grip and maintain control. Easing off the accelerator reduces the torque that can cause the tires to spin, helping the tires regain traction. Then, steer smoothly in the direction you want the vehicle to go to align the wheels with the path you intend to take. Avoid slamming on the brakes, which can lock tires and worsen the skid, and avoid flooring the accelerator or making sharp, abrupt steering corrections, which can push you into a wider loss of control. Stay calm, make gradual adjustments, and you’ll recover stability as the tires regrip.