Big Two Toyota in Chandler, AZ is always delighted to hear that its local drivers are becoming more aware and safer during their commutes. Steering is a common concern when it comes to safety. Unfortunately, steering can be affected negatively when insufficient traction is involved, and a car may end up turning at a very different angle than its driver intended in these instances.
Often the insufficient traction is only affecting one area of a vehicle, either it's front or rear tires. If it is the former, then the culprit could be understeer, which is a steering problem that plagues front-wheel-drive vehicle owners at a higher rate than those who have rear-wheel-drive vehicles.
If the insufficient traction is instead affecting the rear tires, then perhaps oversteer is to blame. If you are behind the wheel of a rear-wheel-drive vehicle, then this issue is more likely to affect you. Motorists should decelerate before they need to turn to reduce either issue's likelihood.
