Skidding (Losing Grip)

It often happens on wet, icy or gravel surfaces. Electronic stability control helps prevent it. Higher speeds make it more likely and harder to control. If the rear slides, look and steer where you want to go and avoid harsh braking; stability control does the rest in most modern cars. If the front slides, ease off and reduce steering slightly so the tyres can grip again.

Braking, steering or acceleration forces exceed the grip the tyres can give.

Slow down early in poor conditions. Avoid harsh braking, steering or acceleration.