Only turn your steering wheel 45 degrees while making one slow, large circle with your car. Continue making the large circle a few times while you get used to how your car feels and the way it turns.
Your car’s rear wheels will begin to lock up as your car begins to skid.
Be careful not to rev your engine too much in first gear. If you do this more than 5-6 times it can start to damage your engine. To stop the donuts, simply let off the accelerator slightly, while jerking your steering wheel back to the center position. Press on the clutch and brake as you shift back into park.
Back off the throttle slightly. Hold the accelerator at a constant, medium-strength position.
Once you have completed the donuts, bring your steering wheel back to the center position and lower the accelerator down so you are at around 20 mph. You may have to jerk the wheel slightly back-and-forth to maintain control of the car. Press down on the clutch and brake as you shift your car back into park.
Do not turn off traction control before you start your car. The default setting for traction control is “ON. " This means that traction control will turn on after the ignition starts. A light is likely to appear on your dashboard above your steering wheel calling your attention to the fact that traction control has been turned off. Do not worry about this light, as it will disappear once you finish spinning donuts, and turn traction control back on.
Though you can also do donuts in snowy areas, avoid icy or slick areas as these can present a safety hazard.
If the head is more than halfway showing, you should think about replacing your tires. You can either do this yourself by purchasing tires online or visiting your nearest car care professional.
How to Change the Oil in Your Car How to Flush Power Steering Fluid How to Refill Brake Fluid You should also perform an overall check on your car’s mechanical components. Check your engine, transmission, muffler, etc. to make sure they are in tip-top shape. Visit: How to Do a Maintenance Inspection for Your Car.
Make sure your phone is charged before you go out, as well as your friends’ phones. Have your local sheriff’s office and emergency personnel phone numbers on hand in the event of an emergency.
