What to Do When a Car Skids?
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The solutions for dealing with a car skid are as follows: 1. Skidding caused by poor road conditions: In this situation, you should 'go with the flow,' keep a firm grip on the steering wheel, and appropriately reduce speed, allowing the vehicle to 'sway back and forth.' Avoid making sudden steering adjustments or using the foot brake. As long as you maintain a steady hold on the steering wheel and drive out of the poor road section, the skid will disappear. 2. Skidding caused by braking: Improper braking can lead to skidding, with the vehicle's tail swing being more noticeable. Braking 'pulling' usually starts with the front of the car swinging. In this case, immediately release the brake. If the road conditions necessitate braking to reduce speed, based on experience, if the speed is not too high, you can decisively press the clutch and cautiously try 'pumping the brakes.' This situation mostly occurs because the road's coefficient of friction decreases, reducing the braking force on the road. If the braking is slightly too strong, the wheels are prone to sliding. Pressing the clutch disengages the rear wheels from the engine's traction, reducing braking friction, which can minimize or balance the difference with the road's braking force. Using 'pumping the brakes' is also less likely to cause 'tail swing,' achieving the goal of deceleration to the greatest extent.