What Causes the Feeling of Slipping During Normal Driving?

[DanielRose]

There are several reasons for slipping during normal driving: 1. Weather: Wet or rainy conditions can make the road surface slippery, reducing the friction between the tires and the road below a critical threshold, leading to insufficient traction and causing the wheels to spin, resulting in slipping. 2. Sudden braking: Locking the wheels by braking abruptly or accelerating too quickly, causing the wheels to spin, can both lead to loss of traction and slipping. 3. Front-wheel slipping: This usually occurs when accelerating too sharply while turning. To correct this, steer the front wheels straight to align with the car's direction, but avoid oversteering to prevent rear-wheel slipping. 4. Rear-wheel slipping: This typically happens when entering a curve at high speed or driving on a smooth, uneven, or highly cambered road, especially if braking too hard. When the rear wheels slip, the rear of the car may slide to one side or even spin violently. In this case, release the accelerator or brake pedal (do not press the clutch pedal) and steer in the direction the rear is sliding.