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The road surface, the speed of your vehicle, turning, and the condition of your tires can contribute to a skid. Skidding means you have lost control of the vehicle. To regain control, do not touch the brake or the accelerator, and look and steer where you want the front of the vehicle to go.
Most skids are the result of driver error. A skid can occur when you:
Drive in a manner that reduces the possibility of having your vehicle skid. Plan ahead so you will not have to suddenly brake or steer. Driving in a smooth and controlled manner will reduce the chance of a skid. If the road is not familiar to you or the conditions are not ideal, reduce your speed.
It is very important that you keep your foot off the brake pedal if you start to skid. How you steer depends on the direction of the skid. Look and steer in the direction you want the front of the vehicle to go. Do not make large steering adjustments, point the tires along the centre of your lane.
If your vehicle does not have anti-lock brakes, a braking skid could occur when you apply your brakes too firmly, causing the wheels to lock. Steering control will be lost.
If you experience this type of skid, do the following:
If you need to apply the brakes again, use firm pressure but not hard enough to lock the wheels.
A power skid occurs when you accelerate too quickly, causing the wheels to spin.
If you experience a power skid, do the following:
A cornering skid occurs when you are travelling too quickly when turning, causing the vehicle to slide sideways. Speed, tire condition, road surface, and the slope of the road can all play a part in this type of skid.
If you experience a cornering skid, do the following:
If you drive off the paved portion of the roadway, do the following: