If your rear wheels start to skid, what should you do?

When your rear wheels start to skid, the appropriate response is to turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid. This action helps align the vehicle's front wheels with the direction of the skid, allowing you to regain traction and control of the vehicle. By steering into the skid, you can effectively counteract the loss of grip and help the vehicle stabilize, which reduces the risk of a complete loss of control.

The other options do not facilitate regaining control in a skid. For instance, applying the brakes hard can cause the wheels to lock up or worsen the skid by further destabilizing the vehicle. Steering away from the skid could lead to a spin-out, as it may create a situation where the rear wheels continue to lose traction. Accelerating is counterproductive because it increases speed and can make the skid more severe, further complicating control.