![]() ![]() What happens if you get caught drifting on public roads?Īnyone who gets caught drifting on public roads is usually charged with reckless driving, speeding, or street racing (sometimes all three). ![]() The danger drifting presents on public roads is likely the main reason drifting is illegal. Not only to yourself, but anyone else in the immediate vicinity.ĭrifting is a violation of traffic laws in most states. However, drifting has been described as “a high-risk activity” because if done incorrectly, or in an unsafe environment, it can easily result in deadly (and costly) accidents. ![]() Why is drifting illegal?ĭrifting requires substantial vehicle modification for optimal performance, and drivers must possess both excellent spatial awareness and rapid reflexes. Cleetus McFarland showing us how it’s done at the Freedom Factory (again, not on public roads). And since nearly all racetracks require drivers to wear full protective gear (helmets, gloves, racing suit, etc), the chances of getting hurt are less. You’re less likely to get injured drifting on a track due to it being a more open environment with less objects to crash into. It’s also extremely common for experienced drivers to crash, which is one of the reasons why it’s more exciting to watch than other types of racing.Ĭrashing a car hurts (both the soul and the body) – no matter if you do it on the street or on the track. Drifting, like any other type of racing or high-performance driving, is best suited to be performed in a controlled environment.Įven drifting on a race track is dangerous – as drifting is a type of performance driving, it is very easy for inexperienced drifters to overestimate their skills and lose control. I wish I had this kind of skill! Is drifting dangerous?ĭrifting can be very dangerous, especially on public roads, which is the primary reason why it’s illegal. TJ Hunt and Adam LZ having fun ripping it around the LZ Compound (not on public roads). Drifting front wheel drive cars is possible, but not as easy – it just requires more skill and better car setup. The most optimal vehicles for drifting are either rear wheel drive (a drivetrain more likely to lose traction on those surfaces) or all wheel drive. I still haven’t been able to figure it out completely. It’s really difficult to do cleanly as well. It sounds complicated, but if done correctly, it’s actually a lot of fun.
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