If the rear of your car is skidding to the left:
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Do not turn your steering wheel until you are through skidding.
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Pump your brakes to build pressure and correct the skid.
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Steer to the left to correct the skid.
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Steer to the right to correct the skid.
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Explanation
If your vehicle begins to skid on a wet or icy road, take your foot off the accelerator, stay off the brakes, and turn the steering wheel in the direction that the rear of the vehicle is skidding. In other words, keep your wheels turned in the direction you are skidding. If the rear of your car is skidding to the left, turn left.
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