What is the recommended way to handle a skid?

Steering in the direction you want the front of the vehicle to go is the recommended way to handle a skid because it helps to realign the vehicle's wheels with the direction of travel. When a vehicle begins to skid, the rear wheels may lose traction, causing the back of the vehicle to slide sideways. By turning the steering wheel towards the desired path, you help the car regain traction in the front wheels, guiding the vehicle back onto the intended course.

This method utilizes the vehicle's natural tendency to travel in the direction the front wheels are pointed, allowing for a smoother recovery from the skid. It’s important to maintain control and avoid any abrupt steering movements, which could exacerbate the skid.

The other approaches, such as braking hard, can potentially worsen the situation by shifting weight and reducing traction further, while accelerating might make the skid more severe by increasing speed during a loss of control. Turning sharply in the opposite direction can lead to oversteering and loss of control, moving the vehicle unpredictably.