General rules, techniques and advice for all drivers and riders•Rule 119
Handling Skids Safely
Skids. Skidding is usually caused by the driver braking, accelerating or steering too harshly or driving too fast for the road conditions. If skidding occurs, remove the cause by releasing the brake pedal fully or easing off the accelerator. Turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid. For example, if the rear of the vehicle skids to the right, steer immediately to the right to recover.
💡Example
If your car starts to skid, calmly release the brake or ease off the accelerator and steer in the direction of the skid to regain control. For instance, if you're driving on a wet road and the rear of your car skids to the left, steer left to stabilise the vehicle.
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