fishtailed
Fishtailed refers to a driving motion where the rear end of a vehicle slides out in a wide arc before recovering to its original direction, creating a fish-like motion. This occurs when a vehicle takes a turn too quickly or loses traction while accelerating, and the rear wheels begin to oversteer.
Fishtailed can be caused by a variety of factors, including worn or mismatched tires, improper suspension settings,
To avoid fishtailing, drivers can take several precautions, including reducing speed, avoiding sharp turns, and driving
Historically, fishtailing was more common in early sports cars and racing vehicles, where rear-wheel drive and
In some contexts, fishtailing has also been used as a driving technique in motorsports and stunts, such