Left curve skid: if the vehicle skids to the right, what should you do?

Left curve skid: if the vehicle skids to the right, what should you do?

• A. Brake hard to regain control
• B. Steer to the left
• C. Stay off the accelerator and brake
• D. Accelerate to straighten the path

Answer: (C)

When a vehicle skids in a curve, your priority is to remove any extra forces that push the tires to lose grip. If the car is skidding to the right while you’re in a left curve, applying brakes or pressing the accelerator can worsen the skid by changing weight transfer and grip. The safest immediate action is to stay off both pedals—no braking and no accelerating. This reduces the chance of locking wheels or spinning out and gives the tires a better chance to regain traction. Once you feel the tires recover grip, you can gently steer to realign with your intended path and continue safely.

When a vehicle skids in a curve, your priority is to remove any extra forces that push the tires to lose grip. If the car is skidding to the right while you’re in a left curve, applying brakes or pressing the accelerator can worsen the skid by changing weight transfer and grip. The safest immediate action is to stay off both pedals—no braking and no accelerating. This reduces the chance of locking wheels or spinning out and gives the tires a better chance to regain traction. Once you feel the tires recover grip, you can gently steer to realign with your intended path and continue safely.