Turning using the handbrake is often seen in Hollywood movies, but Vin Diesel isn't the only one who can afford it. The handbrake locks the rear wheels and, by turning, helps to spin the rear of the car faster than when cornering normally.
Steps
Step 1. Find an empty parking lot or other open space where you can exercise
Try to avoid driving into someone else's private property unless you have explicitly received permission to do so. Another good idea is to avoid parking lots with a lot of street lights, as they could damage your car in the event of an impact.
Step 2. Use a traffic cone, bucket, or any other visible object to mark where the car will turn
Step 3. If you want to turn left, place your left hand where the right would normally be, at 1 - 2 o'clock on an imaginary steering wheel clock, and place your right hand on the bottom of the steering wheel, between 5 and 7 hours
Step 4. Approach the cone at low speed (less than 50km / h) and in first gear
If you are driving a car with an automatic transmission, put the lever in a low gear (D1, 1, or L, consult your vehicle's manual).
Step 5. When you have reached the point where you want to turn, turn the steering wheel firmly to the left in a smooth motion, trying to touch the cone in the center of the curve
Step 6. Simultaneously with steering, step on the clutch pedal (if you have a car with a manual gearbox) and pull the brake off
Make sure you keep the handbrake button pressed all the time, as you will need to keep the lever from locking in order to prevent the wheels from being locked for longer than necessary.
Step 7. As the rear of the car slides around the bend, straighten the steering wheel so that the wheels point in the direction you want the car to go after the bend
Step 8. Quickly release the handbrake, making sure you always hold the button down as you do so
Step 9. Release the clutch pedal and gas to exit the bend
Step 10. If the rear of the car rotates too much you will need to counter-steer to correct the car's trajectory
Step 11. Step away from the curve and keep practicing until you have mastered the technique
Advice
- If several unsuccessful attempts make you frustrated, take a break and try again later.
- Speed is important. Too little and the car will not rotate, too much and the car will spin. Try to find the right balance to tackle the curve.
Warnings
- Do not try to follow these tips while driving an SUV or any other vehicle with a high center of gravity, as the risk of rollover is high.
- This technique will flatten and degrade the tires very quickly, so it would be a good idea to practice on a smooth surface or flat lawn where tire wear will be less.
