Staying safe on the road helps when you have the right information. One of the most important things that you should know about driving your vehicle is the difference between oversteer and understeer. Here is a look at the meaning of both driving terms.
What is Oversteer?
Oversteer is when your vehicle turns more than what you intended. This could happen to your vehicle on wet and icy roads or when you overreact to a situation on the road.
What is Understeer?
When you understeer, the vehicle does not turn more than what you intended. This can occur due to a defect in the vehicle.
What's the Difference Between the Two?
When you understeer, you will typically have less control of the steering wheel. When you oversteer, you typically turn more than what you intended. Also, understeer is more common with front-wheel drive vehicles while oversteer is more common with rear-wheel drive vehicles.