What Are the Causes of Car Tailspin?
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Rear wheels locking up before the front wheels can cause a car to spin out, as wheel lock-up reduces braking force and decreases the friction between the rear wheels and the road surface. This creates a torque relative to a certain point, leading to the car spinning out. More details are as follows: 1. Causes of Tailspin: If the rear wheels completely lose braking force, with the center of gravity located on the left-right symmetry plane and the braking forces balanced relative to the symmetric composite point, tailspin should not occur. The issue lies in the fact that this is an unstable equilibrium state. Due to road conditions and imbalances in left-right braking forces, this unstable equilibrium can be disrupted. Once the unstable equilibrium is broken, the imbalance rapidly increases, ultimately resulting in tailspin. 2. Hazards of Tailspin: Tailspin is a common issue with rear-wheel-drive vehicles and often leads to various traffic accidents, especially when driving in rain, snow, gravel, or on slippery surfaces. It is crucial to reduce speed and drive cautiously to avoid tailspin. If a car experiences side skidding during braking while driving, the driver should immediately stop braking, reduce fuel supply, and steer the wheel toward the side of the skid. When adjusting the brakes, ensure that the front and rear wheels lock up simultaneously or that the front wheels lock up slightly earlier. Braking should not cause significant deviation.
