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It's an interesting discussion. I have used the light throttle and steer into the spin approach on the street and on the track quite a few times to keep the car straight. At the same time, what I have learned from racing is that sometimes you cannot save yourself and some people wreck badly from trying to save something that is beyond saving. It is important to recognize when attempting to save a poor driving decision or situation is not possible. In that case experienced drivers do a controlled spin and stop. Basically the term is both feet in and turn hard into the spin. You push the clutch pedal and brake pedal to the floor and turn in hard and hold. This increases the friction on the ground and in most cases (not all) will bring you to a quick stop.

The trick is being able to recognize what you can save and what you can't.