What is the first action you should take if the rear end of your vehicle skids to the left?

When the rear end of your vehicle skids to the left, the most appropriate first action is to ease off the brake or accelerator. This action helps to regain traction, allowing the tires to regain grip on the road surface. If you continue to brake or accelerate during a skid, it may exacerbate the loss of control, making the situation worse.

As the vehicle skids, easing off the accelerator will allow the vehicle to naturally slow down and stabilize. The goal during any kind of skid is to regain control of the vehicle, and reducing acceleration is a critical step in achieving that. Furthermore, once the vehicle starts to regain traction, gentle steering adjustments can be made to guide the vehicle back onto your intended path.

The other choices involve actions that could potentially worsen the skid or delay recovery, making it important for drivers to understand the correct response when faced with such situations.