5 Car Terms You Need To Know

Torque Steer

Torque steer refers to a vehicle’s tendency to pull on one side while in drive. It is most common while a driver is accelerating and occurs due to an imbalance of force to the wheels. Torque steer is most common in cars with front wheel drive; however, it can occur when there is an unequal length between the drive shafts. Vehicles with all wheel drive rarely experience torque steer as there is an equal amount of power being distributed to all wheels.