What should you do if your vehicle begins to skid on a wet road?

When a vehicle begins to skid, particularly on a wet road, the recommended action is to turn your steering wheel in the direction of the skid. This technique helps regain control of the vehicle by aligning the wheels with the direction in which the rear of the car is sliding. When you steer into the skid, you help stabilize the vehicle and allow the tires to regain traction.

For example, if the rear of your vehicle is sliding to the right, you should turn the steering wheel to the right. This helps to counteract the skid and can effectively bring your vehicle back under control. It's essential to remain calm and avoid letting panic drive your response during a skid.

Other actions like braking hard can cause the wheels to lock up, worsening the skid situation, while accelerating can increase the speed and make it harder to regain control. Steering in the opposite direction also does not address the direction of the skid properly and can lead to further loss of control.