Seen many videos of fast cars (mustangs especially lol) accelerating in a straight line and then losing control and going into the curb/crowd. What would cause it to do that when the wheels are just pointed straight ahead?
How does one prevent or control this?
In: Engineering
The rear wheels are getting too much power for the amount of traction they have so they spin freely and can drift to either side. It’s like hydroplaning without the water. One side will suddenly get traction and the car will do something the driver doesn’t expect and they crash before they get it back under control.
To prevent it you either: use grippy racing tires that can keep up with your torque, know how to handle your specific car at max, or just leave the traction controls on and don’t try to learn how to do burnouts in the middle of the crowded road.
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