What should you do if you lose control of your car on ice?

If you feel you’re losing control of your vehicle while in motion, take your foot off the gas until you’ve regained traction. If you’re sliding while stopping, pump your brakes to slow down without losing control. Give yourself enough room and stopping time near other cars and intersections.

How do you regain control on ice?

How to Correct a Skid on Ice

  1. Remove your foot from the accelerator. Using your accelerator will spin your vehicle’s wheels, so it’s the last thing you want to touch in the event of a skid.
  2. Avoid slamming on the brakes.
  3. Steer away from the skid.
  4. Don’t oversteer.

How do you regain control when your car goes into a skid?

When the front wheels have regained their grip, steer the wheels gently in the desired direction of travel. Release the clutch or shift to drive and apply gentle accelerator pressure so that the engine speed matches the road speed, and accelerate smoothly to a safe speed.

What do you do when your car swerves on ice?

Hold the steering wheel firmly, but don’t make large turns. Use a light touch to correct the swerve. Continue to stay off the pedals (gas and brake) until you are able to regain control of your vehicle. Avoid using the brakes, as this will prolong the skid.

How do you steer when sliding on ice?

In situations where your back wheels are sliding on ice, lift your foot from the brake and gently direct your vehicle in the same direction it is sliding on the ice. Do not try to turn your wheel in the opposite direction, as this could cause the car to spin.

What should you do to regain control when your wheels lose traction on the road?

If the rear wheels lose traction, resulting in an oversteering situation, use these steps to regain control:

  1. Continue to look at your path of travel down the road.
  2. Steer in the direction of where you want the front of the vehicle to go.
  3. Avoid slamming on the brakes.

What do you do when your car loses traction?

If You Lose Traction

  1. Gently reduce pressure on brakes – if on ice, push in the clutch to let the wheels turn freely.
  2. Turn the steering wheel quickly – look and steer in the direction you want to go.
  3. Counter-steer – as the vehicle gets back on course, counter-steer to avoid skidding in the opposite direction.

How do I keep my brakes from locking up in the snow?

USE YOUR ABS BRAKES CORRECTLY Anti-lock brakes are one of the most important safety systems on your vehicle. ABS brakes are an advanced braking system that works with your regular brakes by automatically pumping them. To activate the ABS brakes, press firmly down on the brake pedal – don’t let up.

What should you not do while skidding?

Don’t jerk the steering wheel when you turn into the skid. Overcorrection puts your car in danger of fishtailing. You’ll want to gently point the car in the right direction.