If you start to skid on ice, what should you do?

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If you start to skid on ice, what should you do?

On ice, traction is limited, so you want to make smooth, controlled inputs to regain grip. The best move is to steer gently in the direction you want the car to go and avoid braking hard. Turning toward the skid helps realign the tires with the intended path and lets the tires recontact the road gradually. Braking hard can cause the wheels to lock or slip further, making the skid worse. So ease off the gas, steer calmly toward where you want to go, and let the tires grip again before straightening out. If your car has ABS, you can apply steady braking, but still use smooth steering and avoid abrupt inputs.

On ice, traction is limited, so you want to make smooth, controlled inputs to regain grip. The best move is to steer gently in the direction you want the car to go and avoid braking hard. Turning toward the skid helps realign the tires with the intended path and lets the tires recontact the road gradually. Braking hard can cause the wheels to lock or slip further, making the skid worse. So ease off the gas, steer calmly toward where you want to go, and let the tires grip again before straightening out. If your car has ABS, you can apply steady braking, but still use smooth steering and avoid abrupt inputs.

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