> When you lose traction in your car from rain or snow, your instinct is probably > to countersteer, but you should instead steer into the turn and counterstee

> When you lose traction in your car from rain or snow, your instinct is probably > to countersteer, but you should instead steer into the turn and countersteer > when you regain control. I'm not entirely sure I understand. Perhaps some context is missing? One key question is: when was this and in what car? Most modern cars have various forms of stability control systems that try to execute the driver's intent. So for instance my daily driver is vastly different from my 1980s plaything that doesn't have any driver's aids. On slippery surfaces they require completely different approaches to driving when you are on, or over, the grip limit. If you are trying to work with the stability control system, yes, you probably need to communicate your intent to the car and let it take care of things. But I'm not sure "don't countersteer" is necessarily good general advice because it really, really depends on why/how you lost traction and how the car will react. The only way you can know that is to take it onto a slippery track (or a large open space) and try it out. Also, stability control systems can (and do) fail. They can shut down due to sensor errors or, if you buy a sports car, there may be an option for shutting them off partially or completely.