Vehicle handling
Your car starts to skid because you braked too hard. What should you do first?
- Brake even harder to stop sooner
- Ease off the brake to remove the cause of the skidCorrect
- Pull on the handbrake firmly
- Steer sharply the other way
Why?
Rule 119 of The Highway Code says a skid is usually caused by harsh braking, acceleration or steering. To recover, first remove the cause — release the footbrake fully or ease off the accelerator — before steering gently to regain control.
Highway Code rule 119