It is used to control a car when it is oversteering and its back is swinging wide. It offers a system in which the steering wheel is turned in the direction away from where the car is turning.

Turning the wheels opposite to the direction the car is heading. Octane A number that indicates the anti-knock quality of automotive gasoline.

Turning the steering wheel in the opposite direction of the turn until it won't turn anymore. Basically, it's maximum countersteer and usually precedes a spin or going off the track.

A technique in which the steering wheel is turned in the direction away from where the car is turning. Opposite lock is used to control a car when it is oversteering and its tail is swinging wide.

Steering-related term

A steering motion where you steering away from the corner in order to neutralize the rear of the car sliding away from the corner.

Turning the steering wheel in the opposite direction of a turn to control or correct oversteer.

Opposite lock is a colloquial term used to mean the deliberate use of oversteer to turn a vehicle rapidly without losing momentum. It is typified by the classic rallying style of rear-wheel drive cars, where a car appears to travel around a tight bend sideways. It also qualifies as a drifting technique very similar to powersliding.