One of the most common issues we encounter is overdriving while in a drift. This typically occurs when there isn’t enough throttle input or when there’s a lack of confidence in the chassis to maintain the drift.
As a result, drivers tend to “saw” at the steering wheel, constantly turning in, then over-correcting with aggressive countersteer, then turning in again. This cycle can repeat several times per second throughout a single corner. It’s excessive and doesn’t help the car stay in control.
In an ideal drift, your hands remain mostly steady once the car has rotated. While small steering corrections are normal, most of the drift control should come from throttle input.
More throttle will increase your drift angle. Less throttle will reduce it.
This technique is fundamental, so we focus on correcting it early in our classes to prevent bad habits from forming.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
