5 Car Terms You Need To Know

A, B, And C Pillars

Each car has a set of pillars that are responsible for different things. The A-pillars are needed to hold either side of the windshield in place. If looking backward along the side of the car, B-pillars are located where the driver and passenger windows end. C-pillars are needed to hold up the side of the car’s back window. Pillars are designed to reduce the amount of blind spots a vehicle has so the driver can see around them. Some longer style cars also have a D pillar.

Lockup

Lockup occurs when a squirrel or a deer suddenly jumps in front of a vehicle and the driver slams on the brakes, causing the tires to skid. It also occurs when the front and rear of the vehicle experience different states of braking at the same time. A car may swerve off the road into oncoming traffic, or a driver may lose control for a short amount of time. Drivers usually regain control of their vehicle when they take the foot off the brake, and the vehicle has time to recover.