Doughnut (driving)

Performing this maneuver entails rotating the rear or front of the vehicle around the opposite set of wheels in a continuous motion, creating (ideally) a circular skid-mark pattern of rubber on a carriageway and possibly even causing the tires to emit smoke from friction.

When performed in the snow, it is more often done to have fun than it is to make an earnest attempt at creating the circular skid mark pattern.

[citation needed] In Australia, doughnuts performed in dust or mud are colloquially referred to as "circle work".

Strain is placed on the vehicle's suspension and drivetrain, which may result in mechanical breakdown with loss of control.

Tires are also subject to severe wear which may result in a sudden loss of pressure or blowout.