Handbrake turn

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002717",
  "term": "Handbrake turn",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A driving maneuver where the handbrake is engaged to lock the rear wheels, causing the vehicle to pivot rapidly around its front axle. This technique is sometimes used in motorsport to quickly change direction in tight spaces. It can induce a skid and is generally not recommended for road driving due to potential loss of control.",
  "synonyms": [
    "bootlegger reverse",
    "moonshiner's turn",
    "broadie"
  ],
  "subject": "Automotive",
  "see_also": [
    "bootlegger reverse"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Handbremsen-Drehung",
    "es": "giro con freno de mano",
    "fr": "virage au frein à main"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/handbrake-turn/"
}