How should you recover from a braking skid?

Recovering from a braking skid involves making adjustments to regain traction and control of the vehicle. The correct response of releasing the brakes slightly is crucial because it allows the wheels to regain their grip on the road surface. When the brakes are applied too forcefully during a skid, it can exacerbate the loss of traction, making it more difficult to steer and control the vehicle.

By easing off the brakes, you decrease the chances of locking up the wheels, which is often what leads to a skid in the first place. This technique helps to stabilize the vehicle, allowing the driver to steer in the desired direction. Proper weight distribution and maintaining some momentum can further enhance control as you recover.

Other options would not effectively manage a braking skid. Applying the brakes harder can worsen the skid and lead to a complete loss of control, while turning the steering wheel sharply can lead to oversteering and may cause the vehicle to spin out. Accelerating abruptly is likely to cause further loss of traction, compounding the problem rather than resolving it.