handbrake turn
A 'handbrake turn' is a driving technique often used in motorsport or stunt driving to make a vehicle change direction sharply by skidding.
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Definition
C1Driving
(technical)A driving maneuver where the handbrake is used to lock the rear wheels, causing the vehicle to skid and change direction sharply.
Example
- The driver executed a perfect handbrake turn to navigate the tight corner.
C1Figurative
(informal)An abrupt and significant change in opinion or approach.
Example
- The politician made a handbrake turn on his policy, surprising everyone.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "handbrake turn":
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