hold the road
Maintain stable traction
Hold the road describes how well a vehicle maintains traction and stability, especially when cornering or on uneven surfaces.
A car that holds the road well stays planted and predictable; one that doesn't may drift, slide, or feel unstable: This sports car really holds the road.
The phrase occasionally extends to people or ideas that remain steady under pressure.
- corneringForcing into position
- all-wheel drivePowertrain to every wheel
- four on the floorStick shift at floor level
- gripSecure manual hold
- tire gripWheel-to-road friction
stay the course · weight distribution · surface texture · hang tight · planted · traction · roadholding · handling · white knuckle · stability · keep it between the ditches