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Driving Fast Around Tight Corners: Has Anyone Else Had Their Front-drive Car’s Rear Tires Begin To Slide Out?

admin — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 07:13:11 +0000

my question: anyone else ever experienced anything like this?
This is what happened to me this past weekend (Early June):
I was entering an on-ramp onto the highway, it was a sharp 90 degree corner, then a sweeping curve. It was raining and I was only going slow (about 30 mph) but still very fast for a tight corner, and then I hit a patch of sand on the corner. Boy did that tail end of the Mazda-3 hang out, I was seeing sideways! I cranked the steering to counteract the skid but I was sliding in at least a 30 degree slide for about a second and a half, then as the rear came back in I had to quickly straighten out the steering back to center just as the car snapped back to centerline and luckily for me in the very center of the on-ramp lane. I used to drive a Toyota Corolla and my old corolla never was able to slide its tail out, the front end would always plow mercilessly but no tail drifting!
So my question: anyone else ever experienced anything like this?
And what front-wheel drive car were you driving at the time? And was it a bit unexpected and scare you a bit (it scared me).
Lucky for me, this all happened way out in the countryside and there was lots of road-level and flat grass on both sides of the road, and no other cars for miles, so even if I spun and went off the road I would have been okay. I test skid in parking lots in the winter so I’m used to being able to control a skid, but this skid was totally unexpected, I did not think that front-drivers could do such a thing !!

H/w Help! Is Anyone Good At Driver Ed?

admin — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 15:01:45 +0000

1. When driving downhill in a vehicle with a manual transmission, you should (1 point)
downshift to gain more control.
upshift to decrease engine power.
ride the clutch to maintain an even speed.
ride the brakes.
2. Driving on mountain roads can cause you to (1 point)
become short of breath and feel sleepy.
lose control of the gears.
lose the effects of gravity.
feel the effects of kinetic energy.
3. When trying to avoid a collision while traveling under 25 mph, it takes less time and distance to (1 point)
steer into another lane.
accelerate.
brake.
downshift.
4. A braking skid occurs when you (1 point)
apply the brakes too hard.
press the accelerator too hard.
downshift too quickly.
turn the wheels too sharply.
5. The most important factor in maintaining vehicle control is (1 point)
the condition of the road.
grip.
traction.
the steering wheel.
6. A power skid occurs when you (1 point)
apply the brakes too hard.
turn the wheels too sharply.
downshift too quickly.
press the accelerator too hard.
7. _________________________ is the ability to change the speed or direction of the vehicle. (1 point)
Grip
Accelerating
Braking and steering
Accelerating and shifting
8. Driving at a high _______________________ can affect the performance of your vehicle. (1 point)
altitude
RPM
pressure
ATL
9. _________________________ is loss of control over the direction in which your vehicle is moving because of reduced traction. (1 point)
Steering
Swerving
Downshifting
Skidding
10. ____________________________ uses friction to slow momentum. (1 point)
Traction
Steering
Accelerating
Braking

Reading The Rules Of The Road .. Can Anyone Help Further Explain These..?

admin — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:12:05 +0000

Skidding
Skidding occurs when tires lose traction. If you skid, ease off the gas pedal or brakes. Steer into the direction of the skid until you feel you have regained traction and then straighten your vehicle.
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&
“Never overdrive your headlights. Always keep them clean and aimed properly. Use them at dusk and dawn. Bright lights must be dimmed 500 feet before meeting an oncoming vehicle or 300 feet before passing a vehicle. ”
^ that.
and..
“Avoid hydroplaning by slowing down. If you skid while hydroplaning, try to regain control of the vehicle. Otherwise, release the accelerator and ride out the skid. ”
thanks !

Hello Guys, Please Can Anyone Give Clues, Advice And Tips On How To Ride A Moped. I Want A Cbt Licence?

admin — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:09:15 +0000

Though I registered with a trainer but failed to impress him so couldn’t go on the road. i now have to retake the training with an additional fee. When riding,
1. I find it difficult turning and controlling the steering.
2. Braking and stopping properly without skidding and losing balance,
and please what’s the best way to move when stationary because most times I turn the throttle a bit too much thereby losing balance.
Would riding a bicycle help me? Thanks