I have certainly experienced two incidents of a T16 overcooking it on tarmac roads. One was with me driving in Mons two years ago. I was in the middle of a parade of armour and only keeping to the speed that the tanks in front were managing. Whether they had rubber tracks on or as they are heavier do not suffer in the same was as a Carrier I am not sure. Anyway, travelling at about 20 miles an hour the corner was a long sweeping bend. Trying to keep the turn smooth I guess I probably broke most rules by keeping the centre left tiller pulled and applying more right foot to keep it going until whay heay. Round we went. Suddenly the track locked and the Carrier performed an immediate 60 degree left turn. It was pretty scary for me but for the 3/4 passengers sitting on the top of armour it was dreadful. As I released the tiller it straightened and I was able to carry on my way without too much more drama. But it is a salutory lessen. Suddenly it just goes.
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