# Oversteer

> Oversteer — motorsport glossary term on TRAACKS.

## Definition

A handling condition where the rear of the car loses grip before the front, causing the rear to slide outward in a corner. Excessive oversteer can lead to a spin. It is the opposite of understeer and is generally more manageable for experienced drivers.

- **Category**: Vehicle & Setup
- **TRAACKS page**: [https://traacks.club/glossary/oversteer](https://traacks.club/glossary/oversteer)

## Related Terms

- [Understeer](https://traacks.club/glossary/understeer)
- [Setup (Car Setup)](https://traacks.club/glossary/setup)
- [Apex](https://traacks.club/glossary/apex)

## Links

- [Full glossary](https://traacks.club/glossary)
- [TRAACKS llms.txt](https://traacks.club/llms.txt)