What is the correct sequence to correct a cornering skid?

What is the correct sequence to correct a cornering skid?

• A. Release the accelerator, do not apply brakes, unwind steering input
• B. Apply brakes, straighten wheel, accelerate
• C. Coast in neutral and brake gradually
• D. Turn the wheel into the skid

Answer: (A)

When a cornering skid occurs, the tires have momentarily lost grip and the car is sliding instead of following the desired path. The goal is to reduce the load on the tires and quickly restore stability. The best sequence is to lift off the accelerator to reduce speed, avoid braking to prevent wheel lock, and gently unwind the steering input so the wheels return toward straight ahead and grip is re-established. Once the vehicle tracks straight again, you can smoothly reapply power and steer through the corner. Braking during a skid tends to lock wheels or widen the slip, making control harder. Coasting in neutral removes engine braking and reduces control over steering. Turning the wheel into the skid is not the universal corrective action for all cornering skids and can worsen the loss of control in many situations.

When a cornering skid occurs, the tires have momentarily lost grip and the car is sliding instead of following the desired path. The goal is to reduce the load on the tires and quickly restore stability. The best sequence is to lift off the accelerator to reduce speed, avoid braking to prevent wheel lock, and gently unwind the steering input so the wheels return toward straight ahead and grip is re-established. Once the vehicle tracks straight again, you can smoothly reapply power and steer through the corner.

Braking during a skid tends to lock wheels or widen the slip, making control harder. Coasting in neutral removes engine braking and reduces control over steering. Turning the wheel into the skid is not the universal corrective action for all cornering skids and can worsen the loss of control in many situations.