i need help with some terminology and physics.

[1800iamdumb]

Ok, so my question is if i were to drive a car then hit a sharp turn and, without taking my foot off the gas, turn in to it, A. what would that be called, and B. is it physically possible to make the turn? Also can this be done at higher speeds with out ill effect?

I have very little experiance with cars, I don't even drive, so if you could use layman's terms that would be much appreciated.

Why im asking. my friend has a junk car he heavily reinforced and wants to try it next week. he plans to try on his uncle landing strip ie loosely paved dirt.

[Mark]

It's called turning a corner? The max speed entirely depends on the available grip.

[MrJan]

Not really sure I understand what you mean. As Mark says the maximum speed that you can turn a corner all depends on grip, if you hit a ton and then wind on the lock all that will happen is you'll either spin or the car will follow a long arc. It's all about centrifugal force, innit.

[Mark]

A basic understanding of Newtonian mechanics helps.

[MrJan]

A basic understanding of Newtonian mechanics helps.

I know a few Devonian mechanics, do you reckon they'll be able to help?

[Mark]

No

[Retro Formula 1]

If you find that the car carries straight on and crashes when you turn the wheel, then you're going too fast.

Simples

[Mark]

If you find that the car carries straight on and crashes when you turn the wheel, then you're going too fast.

That'll be understeer then

[Daniel]

That'll be understeer then

You can still oversteer off the track in a straight line

[Retro Formula 1]

That'll be understeer then

Just swap the front and back tyres. That'll sort it