Understeer develops in a bend: the front tyres lose grip and the vehicle runs wide. With no immediate need for emergency braking, what should you do first?

Correct answer

Ease off the accelerator smoothly without abrupt inputs.

Ease off the accelerator smoothly, look towards the desired path and avoid abrupt inputs. Increasing steering angle does not itself provide more grip when the front tyres are saturated. Regaining control is not guaranteed: reduce the demand for grip and adapt driving. This does not prohibit necessary braking to avoid a collision; do not confuse this scenario with ABS emergency braking.