The Physics Of: Oversteer (Sometimes, Too Much Slip Angle Is Just Enough)

Technically speaking, oversteer means that a car's rear tires are operating at a greater slip angle than the front tires, i.e., they're working harder. In real-world terms, it means the tail of the car is sliding sideways. Holding the car in this dynamic state results in a glorious drift. Failing to hold it usually ends with an inglorious spin. Controlling oversteer in a rear-drive car is all about separately regulating the lateral velocity at each end of the vehicle. Here's what's going on when your car gets going sideways. READ MORE ›› from Car and Driver Blog http://blog.caranddriver.com

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