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If the back of your car skids on a slippery road, which way should you steer?

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  1. Opposite the way the car is sliding
  2. Hard to one side, then brake
  3. The way you want the car to go

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References

  1. New York State Driver's Manual, Chapter 10: Special Driving Conditions dmv.ny.gov/new-york-state-drivers-manual-and-practice-tests/chapter-10-special-driving-conditions Checked 2026-10-09.
  2. California Driver's Handbook, Section 8: Safe Driving www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/handbook/california-driver-handbook/safe-driving Checked 2026-10-09.

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