As speed increases, what happens to the amount of steering input needed for vehicle response?

As vehicle speed increases, the amount of steering input needed for the vehicle to respond effectively decreases. This phenomenon occurs due to the dynamics of vehicle handling. At higher speeds, the vehicle becomes more stable, and smaller steering inputs can create a larger effect on the vehicle's trajectory.

When driving at higher speeds, the inertia of the vehicle plays a significant role; it takes less effort to maintain control with subtle adjustments. This means that while you still need to steer appropriately to navigate turns or corrections, the precision of your steering becomes more crucial as the speed increases.

It’s also important to consider that steering too much at high speeds can lead to oversteering or loss of control. Therefore, while the amount of steering input required decreases, the driver must be more precise and deliberate in their movements to ensure safe handling, particularly when transitioning through curves or making emergency maneuvers.