Technician A says understeer is a condition where the vehicle is slow to respond to steering changes. Technician B says oversteer occurs when the rear wheels try to swing around or fishtail. Who is correct?
A)A only
B)B only
C)both A and B
D)neither A nor B

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Both technicians are correct. Understeer is indeed a condition where the vehicle is slow to respond to steering inputs, typically pushing straight ahead in a corner instead of following the intended path. Oversteer is when the rear wheels lose grip before the front wheels, potentially causing the rear of the vehicle to swing out or "fishtail," as described by Technician B.

Technician a Says Understeer Is a Condition Where the Vehicle