What is a key thing to remember when steering to regain control during a skid?

When you are in a skid, the key action to take is to steer in the direction of the skid. This means that if the rear of your vehicle is sliding to the left, you should turn the steering wheel to the left. By doing this, you are aligning your front wheels with the direction the back of the vehicle is going, allowing the vehicle to regain traction and control.

Steering in the direction of the skid helps to enable a smoother recovery because it encourages the vehicle to straighten out rather than exacerbating the slide. In essence, this technique helps counteract the momentum causing the skid, making it easier to recover control and stabilize the vehicle safely.

Other options suggest turning away from the skid or keeping the wheels straight, which can further destabilize the vehicle during a skid and lead to loss of control.