It seems the longer term objective is to learn how to steer the car while in a skid, not intentionally drift. This is a useful defensive driving skill. You ma

It seems the longer term objective is to learn how to steer the car while in a skid, not intentionally drift. This is a useful defensive driving skill. You may not have time to recover before a collision, and getting the car comfortable with avoiding obstacles while sideways seems a good way to help.