If you start to skid while driving, ease your foot off the gas and turn your wheels in the direction you want the front of the car to veer. For those with ABS braking systems, apply steady pressure to the brakes; NEVER pump your brakes on an ABS-equipped vehicle.

Getting your driver’s licence feels like the first real taste of freedom- no more nagging your parents or friends to give you lifts. But with that new freedom comes serious responsibility. Driving isn’t just about moving from one place to another.

Originally published on Your AAA Network. It’s easy to see why summer is the most popular season for driving. There’s nothing like sitting next to an open car window and letting a mild breeze slip through your hair on the way to your destination.