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*soundmike* · 12-14-2007, 06:43 AM

Guys, a near accident that happened to me a couple years ago still haunts me to the day. And i was wondering if there was a way i could have controlled the car better should the situation come up again.

Long story short, the road was wet, i was cut-off, had to swerve and the car over steered across 4 lanes on the freeway. I managed to get control before hitting a post but the tires lost grip again and i went sideways the other way.

I was now sliding sideways to my right on the freeway. Steering wheel is turned to the right and i'm modulating throttle at this point to prevent the tail from getting ahead of me (and to avoid all the cars zooming by.)

Eventually, i hit the grassy median and straightened out.

With the rains and cold weather upon us, i want to be better prepared. If the tail did come out, how would you correct (or even avoid) it?

Thanks!

12-14-2007, 06:43 AM	#1
soundmike Very sound, Mike Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: H-Town iTrader: (22) Posts: 5,972	What to do if the tail wants to come forward? Guys, a near accident that happened to me a couple years ago still haunts me to the day. And i was wondering if there was a way i could have controlled the car better should the situation come up again. Long story short, the road was wet, i was cut-off, had to swerve and the car over steered across 4 lanes on the freeway. I managed to get control before hitting a post but the tires lost grip again and i went sideways the other way. I was now sliding sideways to my right on the freeway. Steering wheel is turned to the right and i'm modulating throttle at this point to prevent the tail from getting ahead of me (and to avoid all the cars zooming by.) Eventually, i hit the grassy median and straightened out. With the rains and cold weather upon us, i want to be better prepared. If the tail did come out, how would you correct (or even avoid) it? Thanks!