adaptivesteering
nounUK /əˈdæp.tɪv ˈstɪə.rɪŋ/
US /əˈdæp.tɪv ˈstɪr.ɪŋ/
A car feature that changes how much the wheels turn to help you steer easily.
With adaptive steering, the car felt light and easy to turn in the parking lot.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A steering system that adjusts its response based on speed and driving conditions.
Adaptive steering tightens the wheel response at highway speeds for stability.
3. Technology that varies the relationship between steering wheel input and road-wheel angle.
Engineers tuned the adaptive steering to reduce effort during low-speed maneuvers.
4. A driver-assist feature that subtly corrects steering to keep the vehicle in its lane.
The adaptive steering nudged the car back toward the center of the lane.