Well put Fasteddy.

The 20' radius turn is probably not a very appropriate example, HOWEVER it may carry a bit of weight for the emergency evasive manoever (very quick steering input combined with heavy braking). The one weakness of the original article is that it did not take into account braking and the resultant transient weight distribution changes on the wheels/tires. This would tend to potentiate the effects he described. (who hasn't "fishtailed" on loose surfaces?)
There is actually an argument for turning into the direction of the slide with a dab of accelerator (ON LOOSE SURFACES ONLY) to regain control. Just ask any rally driver about "Heel and Toe" cornering and flicking the tail out prior to the corner.

Note: I do not endorse these rally techniqes on public roads. Speed should never be a factor in recreational 4x4ing.

<small>[ February 24, 2003, 06:21 AM: Message edited by: GaryInOz ]</small>