A driver was certainly quite scared when, in the middle of a snowstorm, another motorist overtook him while performing “controlled” skidding (“drifting”) in an access ramp to a fast lane.
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The scene was filmed this Sunday by a vehicle which followed it, but it was not possible to identify the precise place where the event took place.
The images were shared by a user at TVANouvelles.ca.
“Nothing less than a little overtaking drift in ramp”, can we read on the Instagram story, which visibly identifies the driver involved.
Upon verification, the driver performing the skid appears to be a modified car enthusiast. He posts many videos on social media.
According to racing driver and automotive columnist Bertrand Godin, public roads are simply not the place to do this kind of maneuver.
“It’s not the most beautiful drift I’ve seen, but the driver seems to be in control,” explained Mr. Godin in an interview with TVANouvelles.ca.
“Generally, people who see a ‘drift’ or controlled skid, they will think that the driver has lost control, which is not true. Good drivers know how to use the manoeuvre,” adds the experienced driver.
According to him, the problem may arise due to the reaction of another driver: the surprise might cause a collision, or an accident.
If an accident were to occur due to a controlled skid, a reckless driver, even a skilled one, might be charged with dangerous driving. In this case, the person performing the controlled skid is not in the lane and simply cannot pass there, which violates the Highway Safety Code.
Bertrand Godin instead invites fans of sportier driving to have fun on closed circuits, where it is possible to make controlled skids, even in winter.
“We must not let passion outweigh the risks,” concludes Mr. Godin.