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overstuurgraad

Overstuurgraad, also known as oversteer or understeer, is a term used in the field of automotive dynamics to describe the behavior of a vehicle when its steerage is more responsive than intended. It refers to the rate at which the rear or front axle of the vehicle turns relative to the driver's input.

Overstuurgraad occurs when the vehicle's suspension, steering, and traction systems interact in a way that makes

Overstuurgraad can be affected by a variety of factors, including the vehicle's design parameters, driving conditions,

Manufacturers and racing teams strive to optimize the understuurgraad of their vehicles to improve handling and

it
difficult
to
manage
turning
speeds.
When
a
driver
executes
a
turn,
the
oversteer
phenomenon
causes
the
rear
end
of
the
vehicle
to
swing
out
more
than
intended,
potentially
leading
to
loss
of
traction
and
control.
Understeer,
on
the
other
hand,
occurs
when
the
front
end
of
the
vehicle
fails
to
follow
the
driver's
input,
causing
the
car
to
plow
straight
through
the
turn.
and
tire
characteristics.
While
it
is
not
exclusive
to
high-performance
vehicles,
it
is
more
pronounced
in
cars
with
a
high
power-to-weight
ratio,
particularly
those
equipped
with
rear-wheel
drive.
stability.
They
employ
various
techniques,
such
as
suspension
tuning,
differential
design,
and
aerodynamic
modifications,
to
minimize
the
impact
of
overstuurgraad.
Through
understanding
and
mitigating
the
factors
that
contribute
to
overstuurgraad,
vehicle
designers
can
improve
the
overall
safety
and
performance
of
their
vehicles.