What to Do When the Car Skids?

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Sanchez
07/30/25 4:17am
How to handle car skidding: If the front-wheel drive direction experiences skidding, after the vehicle stabilizes, minor steering corrections can be made, meaning adjusting in the opposite direction of the skid. For rear-wheel drive vehicles, if the rear wheels fishtail, the steering should be adjusted in the same direction as the rear-wheel skid. Precautions for wheel skidding: 1. A controllable speed and safe distance provide the driver with sufficient reaction time and braking distance; 2. The steering wheel controls the vehicle's path. Frequent lane changes or sharp turns may lead to loss of control, especially on rainy or snowy roads; 3. Slippery roads increase braking distance. When passing through complex road conditions such as intersections or curves, prepare for braking in advance, gently release the throttle, and be ready to brake to respond to unexpected situations.
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