Pronunciation: /oʊvərstɪr/
noun the tendency of a vehicle to turn more sharply than the driver intends
A1 Oversteer can occur when a car turns too sharply.
A2 Drivers should be cautious of oversteer on slippery roads.
B1 Learning how to control oversteer is an important skill for race car drivers.
B2 Professional drivers can expertly handle oversteer in high-speed corners.
C1 The driver's quick reflexes prevented the car from spinning out due to oversteer.
C2 The advanced stability control system helped to minimize oversteer in the performance car.
verb to steer a vehicle in a way that causes oversteer
A1 The driver oversteered around the corner.
A2 She oversteered when trying to avoid the obstacle.
B1 The novice driver tends to oversteer when making sharp turns.
B2 The experienced racer knows how to control oversteer in difficult conditions.
C1 The professional driver demonstrated perfect control oversteer during the race.
C2 The advanced driver training course teaches how to manage oversteer effectively.
formal The driver experienced oversteer while navigating the sharp turn.
informal I had to quickly correct for oversteer when taking that corner too fast.
slang Whoa, did you see that drift? That was some serious oversteer!
figurative His oversteer in the negotiation caused the deal to fall through.
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