If you lose control of your car in a curve, what action should you take?

The appropriate action when losing control of your car in a curve is to step off the brake and gas. This response helps to regain traction and control without abruptly altering the vehicle's balance. When a driver steps off the brake, it allows the wheels to rotate freely and helps re-establish contact with the road, which is crucial in a skidding situation. Additionally, hitting the brake can cause further loss of control or make the situation worse by locking the wheels, while gradually increasing speed can intensify the skid.

Steering in the direction you want to go, while a common suggestion in certain scenarios, may not be effective if the car is significantly out of control. At that point, stepping off the brake and gas provides the right balance to help regain control before making any steering adjustments. Thus, stepping off the brake and gas is the safest and most effective response in this situation.