Lost traction is a term used to describe a situation in which a vehicle loses grip on the road, resulting in a loss of control. This can be caused by a variety of factors, such as wet or icy roads, worn tires, or excessive speed. The two crossword solutions for this term are SLID (4 letters) and SKIDDED (7 letters). SLID is an action verb that describes the motion of a vehicle when it loses traction, while SKIDDED is a past tense verb that describes the same motion.