What does understeer mean for the Audi A4?
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Audi not being able to turn properly refers to the understeer of an Audi. Generally, when a vehicle is turning, it completes the turn based on the driver's control of the steering. When the vehicle fails to turn as expected and exhibits insufficient steering, it is referred to as "understeer." The drivetrain configuration can have some influence on a car's understeer phenomenon. Impact of Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Vehicles: Only front-wheel drive vehicles are more prone to understeer because the weight distribution of such drivetrain configurations is concentrated on the front. In this "top-heavy" situation, the car is more likely to experience insufficient front-wheel grip during turns. Additionally, since the front wheels are responsible for both driving and turning, applying throttle while exiting a turn can easily lead to understeer. Impact of Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) Vehicles: Understeer is much less common in these vehicles. When driving at high speeds, it is easier to get the front end to turn into a corner. The downside of rear-wheel drive vehicles is their tendency to oversteer. Impact of All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Vehicles: AWD vehicles have the highest stability during turns because the wheels of such drivetrain configurations have the greatest friction, making them less prone to slipping during turns. Therefore, the occurrence of understeer or oversteer in these vehicles is significantly lower compared to FWD and RWD vehicles.