What to Do When a Vehicle Skids?

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Here are the steps to handle vehicle skidding: 1. First, firmly hold the steering wheel and reduce the throttle as needed. 2. Quickly determine the nature of the skid, such as whether it's front-wheel skidding or rear-wheel skidding; whether it's caused by poor road conditions or improper operations like braking or steering. 3. Avoid panicking and do not blindly steer based on instinct alone. Below are the common causes of skidding: 1. Slippery, oily, or icy roads; these reduce the coefficient of friction and create asymmetry between the left and right sides, lowering the wheel load and road adhesion. Even slight lateral force can cause wheel skidding. 2. Uneven resistance during braking; factors such as unequal braking force on left and right wheels, varying coefficients of friction, or uneven load distribution can lead to "pulling" and easily result in wheel skidding. 3. Overly aggressive actions, such as excessive braking, can cause wheels to "lock up and drag," with rear wheels typically locking up before the front wheels, also leading to skidding. 4. Improper steering operations; for example, high speed, sudden steering, improper braking during sharp turns, or a high center of gravity (overloaded cargo) can increase centrifugal force, making wheel skidding more likely.