The difference between oversteer and understeer is one of the most common questions that drivers ask. The answer to this question can help you understand how your car handles in different conditions, so it's important to have a good understanding of the basics. In this blog post, we will break down these two types of steering behavior so that you can better understand what they are and when each type would be appropriate for use.
Oversteer
It's pretty simple, really. Oversteer happens when you turn the steering wheel and the car goes into a fishtail or slide before the front tires find grip again.
At first glance, it may seem like oversteer is always bad. However, that's not necessarily true because oversteer can sometimes be advantageous in certain situations.
Understeer
Understeer happens when you turn the wheel and the car continues straight ahead, despite your best efforts to make a turn. In other words, understeer happens when you turn the wheel but the front end of your car doesn't follow the curve as it should.