What happens if your wheels are skidding while braking?

When your wheels are skidding while braking, the vehicle becomes difficult to control because the tires lose their grip on the road surface. This loss of traction means that steering and braking responses are compromised. In a skid, the driver cannot effectively direct the vehicle where they want it to go, making it highly probable that the vehicle will continue in the direction it was heading rather than responding to the steering inputs.

Regaining control in such a situation typically requires the driver to relax the brakes and steer in the direction they want to go, but this is challenging and not guaranteed. Therefore, the situation is characterized primarily by a loss of control, which underscores the importance of maintaining proper speed and following safe driving practices to prevent skidding in the first place.