In the event of a skid, what should you do to regain steering control?

In the event of a skid, releasing all braking and acceleration inputs is the appropriate response to regain steering control. When a vehicle skids, it is typically because the tires have lost traction with the road. Continuing to brake hard or accelerate would only exacerbate the loss of control, potentially leading to a more severe skid or even a spinout.

By releasing both braking and acceleration, you allow the vehicle's tires to regain traction. This is crucial because the tires can only grip the pavement effectively when they are not overloaded by braking or accelerating forces. Once you have taken your foot off the brake and accelerator, you can then steer in the direction you want to go, which will help realign the vehicle with the path of travel. This technique is often referred to as "steering into the skid" and is essential for regaining control of the vehicle safely.