Under Steer Control via Left Foot or Steering Input/Throttle

[chumpers]

Hi

This is my first post so please be gentle with me :-)

I drive a FWD car with no ABD, TC and ABS with an open diff. Most articles on controlling under steer, from road driving manuals, advocate reducing throttle input and backing off the steering wheel angle. Books focused on ice, snow or rally driving advocate keeping the throttle open and using your left foot on the brakes to throw the weight of the car forward, increasing traction to the front wheels. I have used both methods on a dry surface with good results. What would you recommend to control under steer on a surface with plenty of grip? Is left foot braking recommended for offroad use only? Or are both methods valid and safe on-road?


Thanks

[chumpers]

Hi

Thanks for the replies.

I find left foot braking a quicker way to control under steer than backing the steering and/or throttle off on a dry surface. If the conditions are very slippery ABS often gets in the way of left foot braking though. I would sooner practice the recommended method on a skid pan and so I will concentrate on the steering/throttle method.

Cheers!!

[Chumpers]

Thanks for the advice. I have been on a skid pan a few times and I learn more every time I go. I have a session booked soon and I wanted to discuss LFB with the instructor in greater depth, it sounds like I should avoid it on the road at least!

Cheers