Drifting

A controlled drift is easier to learn than a dramatic one.

Practice repeatable initiation, manageable angle and deliberate throttle before trying to maximize angle or speed.

Learn the initiation first

Choose a simple corner and decide where the slide should begin. Use the same reference point for several attempts so you can compare what happens after initiation.

Control angle with small corrections

Once the rear begins to slide, avoid treating steering like an on/off switch. Smaller corrections give you more time to react and make the car easier to understand.

Use throttle deliberately

Throttle changes can influence rear behavior. If the car rotates too much, reducing throttle may help settle it. If the slide fades, a controlled increase may restore rotation. Learn your car's response rather than copying a setting blindly.

Practice transitions separately

Transitions expose inconsistent timing quickly. Practice changing direction without trying to maximize angle. Smooth direction changes create a predictable starting point for the next section.

A useful practice run is one you can explain: where you initiated, what changed the angle, and why the transition worked or failed.