Learning to hold and turn the steering wheel of a car correctly is an important problem for a novice driver. By learning this procedure, the car owner will be able to prevent many mistakes that usually lead to traffic accidents, the number of which is constantly increasing in 2017.
This skill should not be neglected; incorrect position of the driver’s hands can contribute to an erroneous maneuver. Experts note that each driver drives a car in his own way: some take the steering wheel with both hands at once, and many steer on the road with one hand. There is also a category of drivers who control the steering wheel with their fingers.
But many people ask, how do you need to rotate the steering wheel correctly so as not to get into an unpleasant situation? The road is a place of high danger; when driving along it, one should not take the traffic situation lightly. Therefore, those who do not know how to drive a car correctly, and especially how to operate the steering wheel, need to learn all the safe techniques. This skill in practice is important above all. These techniques can be learned while driving a car, as well as on an electronic simulator while at home.
How to hold the steering wheel
If you are driving on a straight road, it is better to keep your hands in the 9-15 dial position. To do this, you need to place your left hand at 9 and your right hand at 15. You should hold the steering wheel with both hands. In this way, you can control the movement of the car, create easy control and safe driving. It will be more convenient to use the switches on the steering wheel and the turn levers.
If your car is moving on an asphalt surface, then your thumbs should be placed above the partitions, and when driving on a dirt road - on the partition itself. The steering wheel must be held firmly to ensure good control of movement. But there is no need to grip the steering wheel too much, even during sharp turns. You need to hold it confidently, and not overdo it, otherwise your hands will quickly get tired.
Hand movements can be divided into the following types:
- Labor movements(start from the moment you grab the steering wheel, their end is the moment you release the steering wheel).
- Idle movements(they occur during the period when the steering wheel is released, and then until you take it again).
It should be remembered that when picking up the steering wheel, as well as when releasing it, it should not stop.
Mistakes of novice drivers
The first practice lessons are the most important, but many beginners, due to excitement, make many serious mistakes. The first mistake is returning the steering wheel to its original position after making a turn, despite the steering mechanism, which allows you to automatically return the steering wheel to the position where the car is moving in a straight line. There is no need to turn the steering wheel by hand. When driving, an important task is not to perform unnecessary actions in order to navigate the traffic situation in time.
Popular mistakes made by newbies are:
- Jerking the steering wheel. Your hands should be relaxed and your grip should be soft - these are the main points that should not be forgotten when driving a vehicle. Do not apply much force to the steering wheel when making a turn. In this case, you can sharply enter the turning trajectory, but after a short time of such turns the car will have to be sent for repairs, the tires and suspension will be damaged. If the wheels slip, it will be impossible to drive the car, so you should not be too zealous when turning the steering wheel, and the car will serve you for a long time, and no repairs will be needed.
- The driver is hanging on the steering wheel. When driving a car, only hand force should be applied to the steering wheel. Muscles that are not currently working should be relaxed. To fulfill these conditions, it is necessary to use a special support designed to rest the left leg, lean more tightly against the back, and be fastened with a belt. With the help of these rules, you will merge as much as possible with the car into one whole.
- Dead grip on the steering wheel. To make a turn on the road, you need to apply some force to the steering wheel, but do not have a death grip on it. You should learn to quickly relax your hands. If you are constantly stressed, the car will not respond well and you will often feel tired while driving.
Steering wheel technique
When you drive a car, you often have to make maneuvers. Such maneuvers can be performed in different ways, depending on the angle of rotation. When sitting behind the wheel, after starting the engine, you need to clasp the steering wheel with your palms, without squeezing it with great force. The left hand should be at 9 o'clock when looking at the clock, and the right hand should be at 3 o'clock. Your elbows need to be slightly bent. This position allows you to quickly respond in case of accidents.
If you need to turn the car 45 degrees, you do not need to change the position of your hands on the steering wheel. This is the simplest movement technique. You need to do the following: put your hands on the steering wheel in the position as described above. When changing lanes or overtaking, the steering wheel must be turned in the appropriate direction. At the same time, hands do not take off the steering wheel.
After making a turn, return to the starting position and do not touch the steering wheel. This method is suitable because you do not need to return the wheels to the straight position yourself, everything will happen automatically. But this method cannot be used if you need to make a turn or a turn with a significant turning radius. You will be able to straighten your arms if you wish when they are in the starting position.
If the turn is sharp, then use the method of intercepting the steering wheel. Let's figure out how to correctly grab the steering wheel:
- Place your hands in the starting position.
- Using both hands, slowly twist the steering wheel rim to the left until your left hand touches the corresponding side.
- At this moment, you need to remove your left hand from the steering wheel and turn with your right.
- Then quickly move your left hand along the top edge of your right hand and grasp the steering wheel again.
- When it becomes uncomfortable to turn the steering wheel with your right hand, you need to move it to the top of the steering wheel.
- Then they work in the following order: continue to turn the steering wheel, intercepting it.
- After the vehicle returns to the correct trajectory, immediately level the car. Now you need to rotate the steering wheel to the right using the same method.
To turn right, you don't have to turn the steering wheel with both hands. It is advisable to use only the left hand.
- Do not touch the steering wheel with your right hand.
- Place your left hand above the center of the steering wheel rim, gently squeezing it, and gradually turn to the right.
- When your hand is unable to turn, you need to squeeze the steering wheel with your hand.
- Next, you need to straighten your hand and turn your fingers 180 degrees. At the same time, rest your hand on the steering wheel and continue to rotate it. The task is to return the hand to its original position.
One-handed operation
It usually happens when driving when one hand is occupied. In such cases, it is useful to be able to steer with one hand. To learn this, you need to squeeze the top of the steering wheel rim with your left hand and control it. Let's look at an example: the right hand is busy. When you release it, you need to put it back on the steering wheel. Procedures with a busy hand must be carried out promptly in order to return it to its place as soon as possible.
In this case, training is an important factor. If you train purposefully, you can learn to drive faster. This is done in a free area, or on a deserted road, where you can try braking, accelerating and turning.
- First we need to conduct experiments. You can start at low speed and accelerate slowly. The speed can be different, and you can compare what force needs to be applied to control a car at high speed and what force at low speed.
- Try turning the steering wheel and pressing the brakes all at the same time. Watch how the car reacts to all manipulations.
- Relax your arms, do not hang on the steering wheel, keep your body in the desired position, and make sure that your body weight does not interfere with movement.
- Use different control methods and combine them with each other.
- If you want to change lanes, you need to find out exactly how the vehicle will behave under your manipulations. First, try changing lanes slowly and then quickly.
- At second speed, try to make a turn, while pressing on the gas pedal, and then coast, releasing the gas. In this position, you need to look at how efficiently the car makes a turn.
To obtain a driver's license, you must successfully pass the theory and practice of driving a car. In practical exams, they usually take the well-known “snake” exercise. It is performed on a site in the shape of a rectangle, consisting of four identical sections in area. The length of these sections is 1.5 times greater than the length of the car, and the width is determined by the length of the car. Naturally, it is advisable to practice somewhere yourself before taking an exam of such an exercise.
On the site you need to install stands from available materials - bags, bottles of water, cans, etc. A total of six stands are needed: at the start, finish, and four intermediate ones. There should be no other cars on the site, so that there is freedom to perform maneuvers in the exercise.
The point of the exercise is to travel this distance along a trajectory similar to a snake. In this case, you must not touch the racks. First you need to drive up to the “start”. Gradually start driving on a straight road. When the car starts moving, you need to fully press the clutch pedal, the car will roll by inertia.
When the first mark on the pillar reaches the middle of the front door of the car, you need to turn the steering wheel to the left, making only one turn. The first post is passed at an angle of 45 degrees.
It is necessary to control the second rack. When it appears on the right side, align the wheels by turning the steering wheel to the right one full turn. Move in a straight line, after reaching the second pillar in the middle of the right front door, make two full turns of the steering wheel to the right. After this, you need to lightly press the gas pedal, release the clutch pedal a little, and move the car forward a little.
After this, you need to press the clutch fully. Next, control the third rack. When approaching and passing its left front fender, align the wheels by turning the steering wheel two turns. Then similar actions are carried out. Some beginners have problems getting to the finish line. This is done using this method.
When the car reaches the 5th pillar and approaches the middle of the left front door, the wheels should be set to move straight ahead, and the steering wheel should be rotated a full turn to the left. Look ahead, when you point the front of the car towards the stop mark, you need to align the wheels with one turn of the steering wheel, turning it to the right. Then you should approach the finish line. Use the 6th rack as a guide. Turn off the speed and put the car on the handbrake. At this point, the “snake” exercise can be considered complete.
The main problem with this exercise is touching the racks. After that, they fall, and you are awarded penalty points. To prevent such facts, you need to drive smoothly, the speed of movement should not change, and you should not press on any pedals. The main task is to rotate the steering wheel in time.
Another mistake when performing a “snake” is: when moving slowly, the novice driver also turns the steering wheel slowly, which, of course, is wrong. You need to turn the steering wheel quickly, but the speed of the car should be low. Every driver must achieve proper steering control. Only a quick reaction on the road, without fuss and panic, will ensure you keep your car intact.
Reverse steering control
Our roads have many shortcomings, but in winter there is also ice and snow, which often leads to skidding of the vehicle. The car may skid due to the driver's careless movement on a slippery road. In such situations, rear-wheel drive cars are considered the most dangerous, but this unpleasant moment can also occur in a front-wheel drive car.
If a skid occurs, then you need to remain calm and not panic. Further, in order to bring the car out of this state, you need to perform some automatic actions, which should be developed through many years of driving.
Which direction should you turn the steering wheel when skidding a front-wheel drive car? The steering wheel must be turned in the direction of the skid and the gas must be increased. An important factor is that the driver can feel the moment of skidding. The main task is to operate the steering wheel. In this case, you cannot change gears or brake. It is forbidden to use the handbrake, this will increase the risk of skidding. The car will turn around and an accident may occur.
Where should you turn the steering wheel when skidding in a rear-wheel drive car? In this case, the steering wheel is also rotated in the direction of the skid, and the gas is released. It is also prohibited to press the clutch, change gears or use the brakes.
For an all-wheel drive vehicle, getting out of a skid is more difficult. Most often you just have to wait for the car to stop on its own. You can only turn the steering wheel slightly in the direction of the skid and do not add gas.
Parallel parking
Proper parking of a car in a city is an important point. At the training track it is impossible to accurately repeat all the moments that arise in real life. It is better to try to find a place for the car to park in front.
Parallel parking is performed as follows:
- Line up with the car located next to you, stand parallel, maintaining a distance of 1 meter.
- Determine where to turn safely.
- Drive in reverse until the mental mark reaches the edge of the car on the right.
- Turn the steering wheel all the way to the right, drive in reverse until the right edge of the car is visible, and stop.
- Turn the steering wheel to its original position and move further back until the car in front is visible.
- Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left and move backwards until the car is parallel to the curb.
- Level the machine and position it so that it is equidistant from other machines.
In the previous articles of our series, we examined many issues related to the movement of a car in turns - these are the forces acting on the wheels, and steering methods, and the need for smooth movement. Now let’s summarize all this knowledge and consider in detail the driver’s actions when cornering.
Basic taxiing methods
We examined in detail the technique of hand movements and identified two main methods of steering - simple and high-speed. In real life, you need a simple method in 90% of cases, because... When driving, you always need to turn the steering wheel slowly and at small angles, except when skidding on a slippery road.
It is extremely important to skillfully operate the steering wheel when cornering, because... this is the lion's share of success. We know the simple taxiing technique, but its timely application is no less important. Turning the steering wheel in a simple way means that the driver's hands never leave the steering wheel rim, sliding consistently along it.
No matter how hard the driver tries, if during the turn he turns the steering wheel with one hand (while simultaneously slipping the other hand), the movements turn out to be stepped. In addition, one hand, due to the increased load, is able to feel significantly less reaction on the steering wheel (i.e., what is happening to the front wheels) than two hands. Therefore, it is advisable to act in such a way that in the middle of a turn there is no need to turn the steering wheel, but you can simply hold it with both hands.
To do this, you should grab the steering wheel in advance, when approaching a turn, so that you can carry out the entire maneuver with both hands. This method is called pre-capture.
Sequence of driver actions using the example of a right turn
- Moving in a straight line, you hold the steering wheel with two hands, which are positioned symmetrically.
- When approaching a turn, you grab the steering wheel in advance for easy maneuvering. In this case, you can raise your right hand higher on the rim of the steering wheel, and place your left hand lower. As a result, you are prepared before the turn and turn the steering wheel with both hands, while during the turn your hands are in the most comfortable positions - on opposite sides of the steering wheel, each in its own sector.
- Accordingly, at the peak of a turn, when the forces on the steering wheel are maximum, it is easy for the driver to hold the steering wheel with both hands, he subtly feels the reaction from the wheels and can accurately dose the forces.
- The beginning of returning the steering wheel also occurs with both hands.
Thus, the phase when the hands slide along the steering wheel can be considered preparatory, and when the greatest effort is required, two hands work simultaneously. If the turn is very sharp and a significant turn of the steering wheel is required, you can do this in 2-3 preliminary grips.
Competent steering in turns
There is also a second major argument in favor of the proposed cornering steering tactics. You already know that as the steering angle increases, the lateral forces acting on the car increase. It is very important to develop a way of driving around corners in which the driver turns the steering wheel to the maximum required angle at the very beginning.
At the same time, from the very beginning the driver causes maximum lateral forces and, if suddenly he realizes that he has gone too far - the car begins to slide, not fitting into the turn - this happens at the very beginning of the maneuver, i.e. when there is still enough space and time to correct the situation.
As a result, the driver has the opportunity to take counter-emergency actions. If, when driving through a turn, the driver gradually turns the steering wheel more and more, then he risks crossing the line of wheel adhesion with the road in the middle or at the exit of the turn - then the car immediately finds itself in the oncoming lane or side of the road and there is no time to correct the situation.
Thus, it is important that when approaching a turn, you turn the steering wheel to the required angle from the very beginning, directing the car along the desired arc, and in the middle of the turn, hold the steering wheel motionless, followed by a smooth return at the exit. You create maximum lateral forces from the very beginning, make sure that everything is in order and the car “holds” the road well, and drive through the turn reliably and quickly along an arc of the same radius. The pre-capture method will allow you to:
- grab the steering wheel more comfortably, turning it with both hands;
- subtly feel the reliability of wheel adhesion to the road;
- it is easy to hold it in the middle of a turn when the loads are maximum;
- smoothly return the steering wheel as you exit the turn.
One of the most common mistakes
Many drivers like to release the steering wheel when exiting a turn so that it returns spontaneously. This is extremely dangerous. The design of the steering is such that the steering wheel tends to return back. But this is not done to make the driver’s work easier, but so that he feels feedback from the wheels.
The steering wheel never spontaneously returns to the angle and speed that the driver needs; its spontaneous movement always introduces instability into the behavior of the car. Therefore, whether the steering wheel resists or helps, the driver constantly keeps his hands in good shape, holds the steering wheel and rotates it independently at the speed that he needs in a given situation.
Hard lateral accelerations, which occur when the steering wheel suddenly returns suddenly, can easily lead to skidding on a slippery road or at high speed. And in general, the driver should get used to the idea that without him nothing happens in the car, nothing moves.
The most important skills of a competent driver
What else is necessary for reliable and optimal cornering is a look ahead. Looking forward to your future path. The requirement to place the car on the required arc in a turn from the very beginning can only be fulfilled if the turn is assessed in advance by the driver.
Someone begins to use the steering wheel only when the roadway has moved to the side (this may already be too late) or the steering wheel is returned when a straight line appears in front of the car (sharp return).
When approaching a turn, you should look not at its beginning, or even at its middle, but at its end. Only then does the driver see the whole situation as a whole, he sees his future path, understands what he needs to prepare for, sees the goal and can act calmly, proactively and smoothly. If you are looking at the middle of the turn, then your path to it will be smooth and reliable. But then the second half will open and you may be faced with the need to sharply change direction at the exit, and this, as already mentioned, is fraught with trouble.
Therefore, look at the exit of the turn from the very beginning - then you will be able to complete the turn in one optimal movement. You will be able to assess in advance the turn, its steepness, choose the optimal trajectory, and understand how much you need to grab the steering wheel for the required turn.
We will talk about choosing a trajectory in a turn in the next article, but for now, get used to looking at turns in advance and driving through them not by the method of “hitting the hood on the road,” but along a certain curve that you have determined in advance for yourself. Exiting a turn is the same full-fledged turn, only in the other direction - you should also prepare for it and start actions in advance.
From the above it follows that if the turn is “closed”, i.e. There is no way to view it to the end in advance; start moving along it at a deliberately low speed. This way, you retain the ability to make changes should the need arise. You can only take a turn quickly and confidently if it is completely open to you.
Conclusion
So, let’s collect all the known information and summarize the driver’s actions when driving around a turn. When approaching a turn, the driver:
- looks at it in advance;
- reduces the speed to the required level and engages the required gear;
- picks up the steering wheel more comfortably (note, all this happens on a straight line before turning);
- turns the steering wheel to the required angle, directing the car along the desired trajectory;
- drives around a curve along an arc of constant radius at a uniform speed.
At the exit of a turn, as the steering wheel returns and, accordingly, lateral forces decrease, the driver can add gas, accelerating smoothly. It is in this style that you will be able to drive around corners quickly and, most importantly, reliably and safely.
The cornering technique depends on the goals pursued by the driver. The difference is not only in the need to overcome the road section safely or as quickly as possible, but also in the specifics of the road section on which maneuvering is carried out. Let's talk about how to enter a turn and about the technique of negotiating road bends in general.
City traffic
When driving on public roads, the main responsibility of every driver is to ensure their own safety, as well as the safety of other road users. Therefore, it would be wrong to talk about a sharp, sporty driving style and high-speed cornering. The technique of cornering in the city, as well as on country roads, requires the implementation of only 2 rules:
Sports driving
More than a dozen books have already been written about the theory of sports driving and how to be fast on a race track. And all successful racers agree that the key when driving on a track is to start accelerating as quickly as possible so that you have more top speed as you approach the next corner. The logic is quite simple: most of the race track is occupied by straight sections, and therefore the driver who drives the straights in less time will be faster, and not the one who has greater speed in the corner.
Even when entering a turn, thinking about how to start accelerating before the next turn is one of the main rules of driving on a race track.
Before considering the theory in more detail, it should be said that the turn is divided into 3 zones:
- braking zone with an entry point to the arc. It is possible to divide into a braking zone and an arc entry zone, but in general this is not important;
- an arc, which, in essence, is a turn. In relation to the arc, you should be aware of the apex - the point closest to the inner edge of the bend. If we are talking about a trajectory, then the apex can be called conditional points on the arc when the trajectory significantly changes its vector. Thus, when discussing driving technique, you may hear about early or late apex;
- the corner exit zone where the car straightens and accelerates.
Basic principles
We hope that the need for a comfortable fit and correct hand position on the steering wheel is a self-evident fact. Therefore, let’s pay attention to other important rules:
Trajectory
If the goal is to achieve the best lap time, you need to make the most of the road width. To go through a turn as quickly as possible, you need to move along the smallest radius from the entry point to the exit point. In other words, at the entry point you begin to turn towards the apex, after passing the apex you need to begin straightening, which ends at the point of exit to the straight line. This is the description of the ideal trajectory when driving on a race track. But there are extreme situations in which the trajectory of movement undergoes changes to obtain benefits:
If the road bend has a complex shape, there may be several apexes in the arc.
A combination of several turns
If the turns are located so that the exit point from one bend is immediately the entry point to another bend in the road, then the trajectory should be built in such a way as to have a maximum speed at the exit of the last turn. That is, we sacrifice the ideal trajectory of the passage leading up to the last bend of the ligament in order to have an optimal trajectory at the exit of the last corner.
To talk about all the intricacies of racing maneuvering in one article is an impossible task. For anyone interested in the theory of car racing and driving in particular, we recommend articles and books by the master of sports and USSR champion in car racing, Mikhail Gorbachev.
Quite often, novice drivers wonder how to properly enter a turn with a manual or automatic transmission. In fact, this is not as simple a matter as it seems. Taking even a simple turn can be quite dangerous under certain conditions and errors on the part of the driver. In this regard, you should study in detail all the nuances of driving, and it is also advisable to practice all the acquired knowledge. Driving requires clear skills; this will allow you, without hesitation, to perform all the actions that are required to maintain a stable position of the car on the road.
Technicians
How to properly enter a turn with a manual or automatic transmission? To understand this issue, you need to understand the features of cornering. Typically this maneuver is divided into 4 parts:
- Approaching a turn. Here you should gradually slow down to the most optimal speed for cornering;
- Entrance;
- Passing, pay attention to the need to control the direction of movement;
- Exiting the turn. Accompanied by the return of the steering wheel to a straight position; operation with gas may vary on different types of drive.
Working with the pedals while turning is also important. Do not touch the brake and clutch, starting from the moment you enter the turn. Disconnecting the engine from the transmission, as well as braking, can affect the vehicle's stability. You should also gas very carefully. In theory, it should be passed at stable speeds. But, on front-wheel drive cars, at the very end of the turn, the revs are slightly increased. This allows you to quickly restore straight-line movement. On rear-wheel drive, excessive pressure on the pedal will lead to the risk of skidding and loss of control.
Features of turns with different transmissions
To begin with, let's look at the features of cornering on mechanics. This type of transmission is a little more difficult to learn. After the driver gets used to it, there won’t be any particular difficulties, but at the beginning it will be a little more difficult. So, let’s look at the stages of turning on this type of transmission:- As we have already understood, passing a turn begins with preparation, or rather with deceleration. Mechanically, this can be done in three ways. Simply slow down, apply the brakes, and apply engine braking. If everything is clear with the first 2 points, then it makes sense to examine the last one in more detail. In fact, engine braking involves switching to a lower gear, which leads to a decrease in speed. It is used when the road is quite slippery; in such conditions, using the braking system will lead to loss of controllability;
- Entering a manual turn must be done with constant traction. This will prevent you from losing control of the vehicle;
- The passage must be accompanied by control of all parameters. The speed should remain stable, or at least decrease slightly;
- Corner exit will depend on the type of drive. Rear-wheel drive is more sensitive to gas operation. If you start increasing the speed at this moment, you may end up skidding to the inside of the turn. On the contrary, on front-wheel drive, it is recommended to slightly increase the speed to stabilize the trajectory.
Common mistakes
The most common mistake that can end in disaster is speeding when cornering. Too much speed leads to loss of control, the car begins to throw, and as a result is thrown off the road. On a slippery road, a car may simply refuse to turn and fly straight into the bushes on the side of the road. To avoid this, it is better to play it safe and slow down to a minimum than to get into an accident. It’s not for nothing that bikers have a saying “if you can go at a certain speed, then it’s better to go 2 times slower.”
Another common mistake is an attempt to play with the pedals and gear lever right in the turn. If you squeeze the clutch, the relationship between the engine and the wheels is disrupted, which leads to a decrease in the controllability of the car. In cornering conditions, this can lead to complete uncontrollability. Pressing the brake pedal in a car with an automatic transmission works in exactly the same way, only in this case there is also a risk of skidding. Any impact on the brake pedal while the wheels are turned can lead to skidding of the rear axle.
Sometimes, beginners make mistakes when working with the steering wheel. You don't want to go into a turn at too steep an angle, unless that's the only way to get into the turn. The best way to enter a turn is to turn the steering wheel smoothly. When turning right, your hands should be at the 8 and 12 o'clock positions on the steering wheel. If we turn left, then at 4 and 12. This will allow you to control the steering wheel with maximum efficiency. You should not make sudden movements; you should enter the turn in a gentle arc. It is forbidden to hitch into the oncoming lane. If oncoming traffic appears there, it will be very difficult to avoid a collision. It is also not recommended to drive along the side of the road, especially at high speed. It's all about the different coefficient of road grip; if one wheel has this indicator reduced, then there is a possibility of losing control of the car.
Conclusion. Every year hundreds of young drivers take to the roads. Unfortunately, training in driving schools is far from ideal. Therefore, beginners are left with many questions. One of them is how to properly enter a turn with a manual or automatic transmission. In fact, there is not much difference in cornering here. But, there are some differences in the process of driving a car, which, in principle, can affect cornering. It is advisable for the driver to know all these nuances.
Turning is one of the most difficult parts of driving. If a dry road surface can still forgive the driver for some mistakes, then a wet road after rain or slippery from ice will send the unlucky driver into the nearest ditch. Most often this happens when the driver notices a turn at the very last moment.
One sharp turn of the steering wheel in such a situation may be enough for the car to start to “plow”. In such a situation, the car with its wheels turned out goes straight out. Inexperienced drivers in such a situation can still turn the steering wheel in the wrong direction, which will aggravate the situation...
Everything may turn out differently. For example, at first the car will slide for a long time, the steering wheel will be turned out, and at some point the sliding will stop. However, immediately after this, the unexpected will happen - the wheels will regain traction too quickly and the same thing will happen as with hard braking. In the end, the rear axle may skid and the car may turn sharply.
Turn
To quickly corner, the front wheels should be pressed to the surface for maximum traction. This is especially important for cars with full or. To do this, you need to control not only the steering wheel, but also the pedals. First of all, you should do this in winter. The secret is that when one or another axle is additionally loaded, additional pressure appears in the contact patch of the wheels. As a result, the car handles better.
When entering the port, do not forget to release the gas. We should also not forget that the more slippery the surface, the smoother the maneuver should be. It is best to use the “steerful steering” technique, without intercepting the steering wheel with your hands. Twisting the steering wheel can lead to loss of the optimal angle of rotation of the wheels and breaking the clutch.
Exiting the turn
Professionals don't think about going into a turn quickly, but rather about getting out of it quickly. In order to achieve optimal results, you should divide the turn into two parts - steep and gentle. The main part of the turn must be made on the first of the designated sections. By the middle of the turn, the car should already be correctly oriented and aimed at the straight line. The driver's eyes should look at this moment where he wants to go.
In addition to all of the above, do not forget that when you release the gas, the car always moves along a smaller radius and thereby draws a more round turning lane. If you add gas, the car on the contrary will begin to straighten its trajectory. Also, do not forget about the need to keep a distance from the traffic ahead.
