If you loose traction you should NOT:

• A. Ease off the accelerator
• B. Steer smoothly
• C. slam on the brakes
• D. Turn into a skid

Answer: (C)

Losing traction means your tires don’t have as much grip, so the safest move is to make controlled, gradual adjustments to regain control. Slamming on the brakes disrupts the steering ability by locking the wheels (especially on wet or slick surfaces), which can send you into a worse slide or a spin. That’s why this action is not recommended. Instead, ease off the accelerator to reduce speed, and steer smoothly in the direction you want the front of the car to go. If the rear end begins to slide, turn into the skid (steer toward the direction of the slide) to realign the tires and recover stability. If your vehicle has ABS, you can apply firm, continuous braking, but the key idea remains to avoid sudden, hard braking that can worsen a skid.