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Oversteer

What does oversteer mean? We explain what oversteer is, which cars are usually affected and factors that can cause oversteer.

oversteer means that the car turns too much when the reverse tires lose grip, which leads to rear-wheel skidding. Factors that can lead to oversteer include slippery road conditions, aquaplaning, hard braking or sharp acceleration.

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