How to Drift a Car

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Go to a large

   Immediately after you feel the back end come around, turn to the opposite direction.
   
   This is known as opposite lock. , Practice this for at least several weeks regularly until it becomes second nature. (Don't do this on roadways.
   
   It is dangerous to others and can get you fined.) , Get to know that speed--you should never drift above that speed unless you are practicing. , At the same initial speed, flick the steering wheel opposite of the turn and swing it all the way into toward the CONE (not turn, you aren't ready at this stage).
   
   As before, when you feel the rear end come around, go to opposite lock.
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   Step 2: open area.

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   Step 3: Pull the handbrake or use the parking brake

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   Step 4: riding it out the first time or two to get over your initial fear.

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   Step 5: Set up a cone in the middle of the lot.

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   Step 6: Drive up to it at speed (between 20 and 30 mph is desired).

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   Step 7: Pull the hand brake and turn toward the cone.

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   Step 8: Repeat the opposite lock at that speed until you can control your car well.

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   Step 9: Slowly increase speed until you are proficient in a speed you are comfortable with.

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    Step 10: Upgrade.

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