Car skids

[hillymark]

Today while driving at 70-75 mph, i opened the window glass to feel the air of the beautiful sunny day. Car skidded a bit initially. But As soon as i put my one hand outside the window, car skidded big time and i almost went off the road. Luckily there was no major traffic so i was OK but i am wondering is it normal?

[jcrhee12]

There's many factors involved like atmospheric conditions, road conditions, tire tread conditions and the tires itself but when you're driving that fast, any subtle pressure changes on either side is going to effect the direction of the car. By you opening the window and sticking your hand out, you are creating a drag on the driver's side which acts as a brake on that side so the car will naturally want to veer left.

It's physics and normal to experience this.

[gsilvers]

At 70 mph that should not be enough to break traction

[varg]

Originally Posted by gsilvers

At 70 mph that should not be enough to break traction

Without knowing the size of the persons hand, you can't know that

[GaZoom]

Define "skidded"?

Do you mean "veered"?

[hillymark]

Originally Posted by GaZoom

Define "skidded"?

Do you mean "veered"?

It started to behave like i was driving on a slippery road.

[CRZCT]

All I can think is that you inadvertently touched the steering wheel a little bit when you moved your arm . With a quick steering ration and high speed you could swerve quickly . Ill have to try opening the window on the highway and see if there's any turbulence. I have had the window open at high speed and my arm resting on the door with no issue .

[Scotty001]

Originally Posted by CRZCT

All I can think is that you inadvertently touched the steering wheel a little bit when you moved your arm . With a quick steering ration and high speed you could swerve quickly .

Yea, that is about the only thing I can think of.. Never had this issue at highway speeds. Humongous hands (as was alluded to earlier) could be the difference maker..

Sorry Could not resist.. It is all good.

But still, we jest.. If you feel there is an issue, take her in and have it checked out.

[andrewr]

My dad took my car for a few spins back when I borrowed it to him and he thought the steering was extremely sharp even in econ mode. I will admit, sometimes when I shift hard the force im putting out through my right hand on the shifter twists on my entire torso and the resut is my left hand yanks on the wheel a bit, causing a small swerve to acompany the shift. Its too easy with ectronically assisted steering, so im guessing something similar might have happened with your expirience. Cars don't veere off from opening windows and sticking your hands out, anyways...

[hillymark]

I will take it to the dealer and see if something wrong with it