Gain an Appreciation of Oversteering and Understeering

We see hazardous oversteering and understeering instances when we drive throughout Amsterdam, NY’s region, so we hope you’ll take today’s tips from Mangino Chevrolet to heart.

As a vehicle goes through a turn faster than the roadway’s conditions can accept, it can oversteer or understeer. If the vehicle features rear-wheel-drive components, it will likelier oversteer. Also known as fishtailing, oversteering includes a car’s rear end swerving. If you drive a front-wheel-drive auto, you’re more likely to encounter an understeering incident. In such a case, though you have turned your steering wheel, your front end will continue on a straight path.

If you’re ever in either situation, you can potentially avoid an accident. We recommend that you calmly slow your vehicle. Avoid your gas pedal and your brake pedal. Instead, straighten your steering wheel. As your vehicle’s speed reduces, your tires should establish new traction. Shortly, you can have complete control of your vehicle again.

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