1) Driving technique
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Opposite lock, also commonly known as counter-steering, is a colloquial term used to mean the steering associated with the deliberate use of oversteer to turn a vehicle rapidly without losing momentum. It is typified by the classic rallying style of rear-wheel drive cars, where a car appears to travel around a tight bend sideways. The terms `oppo....
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opposite_lock
A technique in which the steering wheel is turned in the direction away from where the car is turning. Opposite lock is used to control a car when it is oversteering and its tail is swinging wide.
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The technique used by the driver to control a sliding car whereby the driver steers against the cars drift (opposite lock) to reduce the risk of the car spinning out of control.
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http://www.northweststages.co.uk/spectators/rally-terminology/
Turning the steering wheel in the opposite direction of the turn until it won’t turn anymore. Basically, it’s maximum countersteer and usually precedes a spin or going off the track.
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https://www.ricmotech.com/Racing-Glossary_b_2.html
Like the term lock to lock, opposite lock means the steering wheel will be placed into a position which is at the end of its turning range (or locked). In this scenario, a wheel will be turned in the opposing direction of travel as a method of counter steering the vehicle. This is typically seen in situations where the car is experiencing oversteer...
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