Uganda, Feb. 1 -- What is understeer and oversteer and how do I prevent it and react safely while on the road.

Trony

Hello Trony, understeer and oversteer are terms used to describe the sensitivity of a vehicle to steering and how it affects the vehicle's forward movement. Understeer is when a vehicle turns less sharply than intended, which can lead to unintentionally going off the road. Oversteer is when the car turns more inward than the driver wants it to, which can lead to a spin. Both of these situations are as frightening as they are dangerous.

You can counter the effects of understeer or oversteer by adjusting your driving style as well as improving your driving skills, buying appropriately designed new tyres, buying cars with m...