What is Fishtailing?
When the rear end of a vehicle or aircraft slides back and forth, this is known as fishtailing. Typically, fishtailing is the result of a loss of driver control, although it is sometimes deliberately instigated by stunt drivers to achieve a desired effect. For regular drivers, fishtailing can be very dangerous, although it isn’t always a sign of bad driving. Hidden conditions like black ice can cause a responsible driver to fishtail even when he or she drives perfectly. Generally, fishtailing is more common rear wheel drive vehicles, although front wheel drive cars are not exempt from this problem. Several things cause fishtailing. Conditions like ice, water, and snow can cause a car to fishtail because they reduce traction on the roadway, which can cause the rear wheels of a vehicle to slide out of control. The risk of fishtailing also increases at high speeds, or when a driver brakes very suddenly. In some cases, a car may start to fishtail when a driver approaches a curve poorly. Dr
