Word: fishtailed
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...forward momentum generates a powerful sideways or cornering force at the front axle. The rear tires, however, have to wait until the car has actually started its turn before they begin to generate a corresponding force at the rear axle. That is why a car with two-wheel steering fishtails during lane changes, the back end is trying to catch up to the front. In extreme cases, or under slippery conditions, the rear of the car may fishtail out of control...
...same-side steering. When the rear wheels are turned at the same time and in the same direction as the front wheels, the back end turns with the front, and the cornering forces occur at both axles simultaneously. The car slides smoothly to the side without sway or fishtail...