Oversteering occurs when the car turns more than how the driver has commanded while understeering is turning less below what the driver controls. These two actions arise depending on the steering angle and lateral acceleration.
What can cause oversteer?
What causes oversteer?
- Applying excessive, sudden throttle in a powerful gear whilst steering (in a rear wheel drive car).
- Lifting off the throttle suddenly whilst steering.
- Excessive 'trail braking'
What causes lift off oversteer?
Lift-off oversteer typically happens when a car that is actively cornering suddenly decelerates, throwing the weight of the car towards the front, thereby allowing the rear wheels to “lift off” the ground, thus throwing the back end of the car out (sliding).
