If your car starts to skid, turn your steering wheel:
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To keep the front wheels straight.
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In the opposite direction of the skid.
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In the direction you want to go.
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In any direction. It doesn't matter.
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Explanation
If your wheels skid on a slippery road, turn your steering wheel in the direction you want to go. This will help you regain control of your car by aligning the wheels with the direction of travel. To prevent your vehicle from skidding, avoid making sharp turns and braking or accelerating abruptly.
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