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oversteer Definition

over·steer (ō′vər stir′)

noun

the tendency of a motor vehicle, esp. a race car, to have its rear tires slide outward on a turn

oversteer Usage Examples

Object

  • problem: The oversteer problem only developed in qualifying; I had no such issues in either of this morning's practice sessions.
  • understeer: Oversteer, understeer, handbrake turns, left foot braking and Scandinavian flicks - real rallying, real rally cars - really good fun!
  • situation: I was too quick which resulted in fighting the steering to avoid an oversteer situation and simultaneously changing gear to accommodate speed.

Preposition: on

  • exit: Power oversteer on corner exit is to be reckoned with.

Used with why or when

  • when: Many have quite a bit of oversteer when going into turns.

Modifying Another Word

  • much: My big problem this afternoon was just too much oversteer.
  • off: Then the first two disciplines were commenced involving controlled handbrake turns and controlled ' lift off oversteer ' .

Preposition: in

  • corner: I can soften the front to cure the power on understeer but then this causes oversteer in higher speed corners.