If a vehicle starts to skid, the driver should ease off the gas pedal or brakes and steer in the opposite direction of the skid.

The correct assertion is that if a vehicle starts to skid, the driver should ease off the gas pedal or brakes and steer in the direction the front of the vehicle should go, not in the opposite direction of the skid.

When a vehicle skids, it typically means that the tires are losing traction with the road surface. Easing off the gas pedal or brakes helps to reduce speed and allows the tires to regain traction. Steering in the direction you want to go—matching the direction of the skid—helps realign the vehicle with the road and can help correct the skid. Steering in the opposite direction may exacerbate the situation, potentially leading to a loss of control.

Understanding proper steering technique during a skid is crucial for maintaining vehicle control and ensuring the safety of the driver and passengers.