How to Correct Direction for Front Wheel Skid and Rear Wheel Skid?
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When the front wheels skid, the steering wheel should be corrected in the opposite direction; when the rear wheels skid, the steering wheel should be corrected in the direction of the skid, and the vehicle should return to the road after the rear wheels are straightened. Vehicle skidding refers to the phenomenon of sudden acceleration or sudden lateral swinging, which is more likely to occur on curves or in rainy or snowy weather. If a skid suddenly occurs while driving, the driver should try to stay calm, hold the steering wheel firmly with both hands, quickly identify which tire is skidding, immediately release the brake pedal, and swiftly turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid. On icy or snowy roads, drivers should never use emergency braking. Emergency braking not only fails to stop the vehicle but can also accelerate skidding or even cause the vehicle to roll over. If skidding occurs while going downhill, the driver can accelerate appropriately. If skidding occurs during a turn, the driver should slowly release the accelerator and turn the steering wheel to correct the direction, but be careful not to turn the steering wheel too much to avoid losing control and causing an accident. During a skid, do not abruptly turn the steering wheel or use the foot brake. Immediately release the brake pedal, turn the steering wheel toward the side of the skid, and promptly adjust and correct the direction before continuing to drive.
Yesterday I was really scared when my car's front wheels skidded! When the front wheels lose traction, the car tends to drift outward. In this situation, you should gently steer slightly in the direction of the skid instead of forcefully pulling back, while lightly easing off the accelerator to gradually slow down. Wait until the tires regain traction before gently correcting the direction. Rear-wheel skidding is even more frightening—the rear of the car can suddenly swing out. In this case, you need to quickly counter-steer in the direction the rear is swinging (for example, if the tail swings left, steer left), while lightly pressing the accelerator to maintain power balance. Never slam on the brakes! The worst is when sudden skidding happens while turning in the rain. I recommend switching to tires with better grip in advance.
