understeer
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8.9
- noun
- /ˈʌndərˌstɪr/
- Specialized
- The mechanic explained that understeer occurs when the front wheels lose traction and the vehicle doesn't turn sharply enough.
- a hint of understeer
Examples
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The track is as narrow as ever, and understeer is a devil...
Blog text (26) -
A wider front track minimizes understeer.
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Understeers a little, but...
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I didn't get the GT-R on a track, but I've read its famous understeer is alive and well, though reports are that its track performance is improved from the 2012 model.
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There was nothing wrong with the Corvair except Nader, the man who didn't understand the difference between understeer, oversteer, and his own backside.
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When driving too fast in a corner, a car can experience understeer, making it harder to steer where you want to go.
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To avoid understeer, it's important to adjust your speed before entering a turn.
Antonyms
- Specialized
1
8.2
The back of a car slides outward so the car turns more sharply than meant
How Sharply
- Specialized
1
8.2
- Specialized
1
8.9
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Understeer comes from the parts under- meaning 'not enough' and steer meaning 'to guide a vehicle', just like when you steer a car. So understeer is when a car does not turn as much as the driver wants because the front wheels lose grip.