I've had those experiences on motorcycles. Sideways at 100 mph in the
rain? Don't panic and let the bike come back pretty much on its own.
80 mph going into a curve, then you realize that there's gravel all over
the road? Let the bike go to the last inch of pavement, then dive in
harder after you get past the gravel but before you go off the top.
For me, it's a zenish thing.
AFA rip tides, living in west mi I've seen instructions on TV about this
for decades.