1. a tendency of a vehicle to turn less sharply than intended, especially when the front wheels lose traction
Usage: automotive

1. to turn less sharply than intended due to loss of front wheel traction
Usage: automotive

Examples

• The car experienced understeer when taking the corner too fast.
• Front-wheel drive vehicles are more prone to understeer than rear-wheel drive cars.
• The driver felt the car understeer as it pushed wide through the turn.
• Understeer can be dangerous on wet or icy roads.
• The racing instructor taught students how to correct understeer.
• When the car began to understeer, she eased off the accelerator.