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

1. present participle of understeer; experiencing or causing a vehicle to turn less sharply than intended
Usage: automotive

Examples

• The car began understeering on the wet curve.
• Understeering can be dangerous at high speeds.
• The driver noticed the vehicle was understeering through the turn.
• Front-wheel drive cars are more prone to understeering.
• He corrected the understeering by reducing his speed.
• The racing instructor explained how to prevent understeering.