During skid recovery, when should brakes be applied?

During skid recovery, when should brakes be applied?

• A. Before counter steering
• B. While you still have skid
• C. After steering is reestablished
• D. Never

Answer: (C)

In skid recovery, the priority is to regain control first by steering into the skid and letting the tires bite again. Braking while the tires are sliding tends to lock them up or push you deeper into the skid, making it harder to steer and recover. So you don’t brake while you’re still skidding. Once you’ve counter-steered enough to reestablish steering and feel the vehicle responding with a stable grip, you can apply the brakes to slow down. If the car has ABS, you can brake with steady pressure, but the fundamental idea remains: regain steering control first, then brake.

In skid recovery, the priority is to regain control first by steering into the skid and letting the tires bite again. Braking while the tires are sliding tends to lock them up or push you deeper into the skid, making it harder to steer and recover. So you don’t brake while you’re still skidding. Once you’ve counter-steered enough to reestablish steering and feel the vehicle responding with a stable grip, you can apply the brakes to slow down. If the car has ABS, you can brake with steady pressure, but the fundamental idea remains: regain steering control first, then brake.