What is the safest action if your vehicle begins to skid on a slippery road?

If your vehicle SKIDS, the safest action is to: EASE OFF the accelerator (don't brake hard, which can worsen the skid); STEER in the direction you want the FRONT of the car to go (often called 'steering into the skid'); and AVOID sudden braking or sharp steering. DMV/permit test. SLAMMING the brakes can lock the wheels and increase the skid (with ABS, apply steady pressure; without ABS, ease off). Smooth, gentle inputs help regain traction and control. Once traction returns, straighten the wheel. Knowing the correct skid-recovery technique (ease off gas, steer where you want to go, no hard braking) is commonly tested.