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  2. Fishtailing - Wikipedia

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    Diagram of a car undergoing fishtailing. Video of a car fishtailing or drifting on the street of Riia maantee in Tartu, Estonia (December 2021). Fishtailing is a vehicle handling problem which occurs when the rear wheels lose traction, resulting in oversteer.

  3. Skid (automobile) - Wikipedia

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    An automobile skid is an automobile handling condition where one or more tires are slipping relative to the road, and the overall handling of the vehicle has been affected. ...

  4. Glossary of motorsport terms - Wikipedia

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    Grounds for disqualification if opponent does not commit a foul start or cross boundary lines. Also known as a bustout. bump and run A move with origins in stock car racing, where a trailing car intentionally bumps the car in front in an attempt to pass. [14] burnout The act of spinning the driven wheels in place to heat the tires up for better ...

  5. Fishtail - Wikipedia

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    Fishtail parka, a type of anorak such as the US Army's M-65 parka; Fishtail skirt; Fishtail back trousers, a high back design for trousers that is designed for use with Suspenders (American English, Canadian English) or braces (British English). Fishtail wrap, a style of folding or draping a sari; Fishtail train, a flared train

  6. 12 Cars With the Best Driving Experience for the Price - AOL

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    With a low center of gravity, instant electric torque and cutting-edge technology, the Model 3 offers an exceptional driving experience and a smooth, quiet ride. 6. Volkswagen Golf GTI

  7. Talk:Fishtailing - Wikipedia

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    Both the above posters are correct. You *need* to steer where you want to go (countersteer) *but* if you hold the opposite lock for too long, the car will pendulum back in the other direction, the momentum making the 'opposite fishtail' more violent: it will be faster and the angle will be bigger.

  8. Aquaplaning - Wikipedia

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    A diagram of an aquaplaning tire Two vehicles aquaplaning through large puddles on the road's surface. Aquaplaning or hydroplaning by the tires of a road vehicle, aircraft or other wheeled vehicle occurs when a layer of water builds between the wheels of the vehicle and the road surface, leading to a loss of traction that prevents the vehicle from responding to control inputs.

  9. Understeer and oversteer - Wikipedia

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    In real-world driving, there are continuous changes in speed, acceleration (vehicle braking or accelerating), steering angle, etc. Those changes are all constantly altering the load distribution of the vehicle, which, along with changes in tyre temperatures and road surface conditions are is constantly changing the maximum traction force ...