When the rear of your vehicle skids to the left due to a sudden change in direction, your first action should be

• A. Steer into the direction of the skid
• B. Ease off the accelerator
• C. Steer away from the direction of the skid
• D. Brake hard

Answer: (B)

When the rear of the vehicle starts to slide, the priority is to restore traction smoothly. Easing off the accelerator reduces power to the rear wheels, which helps the tires regain grip and stops the oversteer from worsening. Braking hard would push the weight forward and can lock the wheels, making the skid harder to control. Sudden or aggressive steering can overcorrect and throw you into a worse skid. So, the best first action is to ease off the gas to let the car settle, then, once traction returns, steer gently toward the direction you want to go and bring the vehicle back under control.