How to Drift with an Electronic Handbrake?

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Cars with electronic handbrakes cannot drift. When the electronic handbrake is engaged while the car is moving, the system will apply emergency braking to all four wheels until the car comes to a complete stop, making drifting impossible. Strictly speaking, GRIP drifting using the handbrake is not true drifting but rather a "fishtail" maneuver. This handbrake fishtail technique is widely used in "rally racing" for sharp, short-distance "hairpin turns." If your car is rear-wheel drive with sufficient horsepower, you should try to turn off the ESP (most cars cannot fully disable ESP, and it may reactivate if severe skidding occurs). After disabling ESP, find an open area—preferably one with loose dirt and worn-out tires (bald treads are ideal). Perform an S-turn if possible, then step on the gas to initiate the drift. Maintain throttle control and steer accordingly. Drifting is even easier and more intuitive in snowy conditions, but safety should always come first. The most important factor for drifting is that the car must be rear-wheel drive.