During a cornering skid, which action should be avoided?

During a cornering skid, which action should be avoided?

• A. Release the accelerator
• B. Unwind steering input
• C. Do not apply the brakes
• D. Apply the brakes

Answer: (D)

During a cornering skid, the tires have lost grip, so the priority is to regain traction and steer the car back on track. Braking while skidding tends to lock the wheels and override your steering, making it much harder to reorient the vehicle and increasing the risk of a spin or crash. Therefore, applying the brakes should be avoided. Instead, ease off the accelerator to reduce speed and weight transfer, and use smooth, steady steering to guide the car back in the intended direction as grip returns.

During a cornering skid, the tires have lost grip, so the priority is to regain traction and steer the car back on track. Braking while skidding tends to lock the wheels and override your steering, making it much harder to reorient the vehicle and increasing the risk of a spin or crash. Therefore, applying the brakes should be avoided. Instead, ease off the accelerator to reduce speed and weight transfer, and use smooth, steady steering to guide the car back in the intended direction as grip returns.