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a condition in which the front tires of car lose traction while cornering, causing the vehicle to turn less than desired

basically, your car will go straight instead of turning

the risk of understeer can be decreased by

a) lowering corner entry speed
b) turning less/turning more smoothly
c) trail braking
understeer is more likely on ice
by safaasd July 21, 2008
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Anatidaephobia is defined as a pervasive, irrational fear that one is being watched by a duck. The anatidaephobic individual fears that no matter where they are or what they are doing, a duck watches.

Anatidaephobia is derived from the Greek word "anatidae", meaning ducks, geese or swans and "phobos" meaning fear.
A:dude, Anatidaephobia is the coolest phobia ever!
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by blank babushka October 24, 2009
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When the front wheels of a car lose traction during turning, causing the car to turn much less than intended. Also known as the most annoying thing in the history of cars
My stupid Focus is understeering again, (While racing) aaaahhhhhh understeer
by Livingcyote035 November 09, 2019
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