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Should rear wheel drive cars be driven different at low speeds?
I recently bought a BMW and am worrying about the rear wheel drive element. Lots of people are saying don't push it too hard round a roundabout as you will lose the back end. In what way do I need to drive it differently? What do I need to be aware of more in this car?
Asked on 27 April 2017 by Kerry
Answered by
Honest John
The car will have ESC to protect you, but ultimately if you rev too hard in too low a gear the car will lose adhesion at the driven rear wheels. In a front wheel drive car if you rev too hard in too low a gear the car will lose adhesion at the front.
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