You are driving on a slippery highway, and your car starts to skid sideways at highway speed. You should

Most instinctive reactions to skids on highways would be sudden brakes, staring at the target you are about to hit, or turning the wheel at the opposite direction. These reactions are ineffective and dangerous. If you find yourself skidding, always take your feet off the pedals. It is best to stop braking and accelerating immediately. Try to steer in the direction of the skid. Then, quickly and gently turn in the direction you want to go.