In a loss of control situation, which recovery action is recommended?

• A. Brake hard and steer toward the closest shoulder
• B. Accelerate to regain traction
• C. Target, off brakes and gas, steer to target
• D. Turn wheel sharply in the direction of the skid

Answer: (C)

When you lose traction, your priority is to regain control by reducing wheel slip and guiding the car back to a stable path. The recommended approach is to ease off both the brake and the gas, then steer toward a targeted path—look where you want the car to go and steer toward that point. This helps the tires regain grip and aligns the vehicle back onto a safe course. Blocking or suddenly braking, or hammering the accelerator, tends to worsen the skid, and turning sharply into the skid can push you into a loss of control.