directional stability

noun

The ability of a vehicle to maintain its course, or remain under normal steering control, while subjected to directionally disturbing influences such as cross-winds, braking on irregular surfaces or turning.

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Meanings

noun
  1. The ability of a vehicle to maintain its course, or remain under normal steering control, while subjected to directionally disturbing influences such as cross-winds, braking on irregular surfaces or turning.
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APA

directional stability. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/directional%20stability

MLA

“directional stability.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/directional%20stability. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “directional stability,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/directional%20stability.

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