Automobile Engineering Practice Test: Steering System — Flashcards | Auto / Motor Mechanic | FatSkills

Automobile Engineering Practice Test: Steering System — Flashcards

Fast review mode: answers are shown by default so you can skim quickly. Hide them if you want to self-test.

A car's steering system is made up of several components, including:
Steering wheel
Steering column
Rack and pinion
Tie rods
Steering linkage
Drag link
Tie-rod linkages
Power device 

The steering system helps the driver turn the car, provides stability, and absorbs road shock. It also helps to:
Avoid steering wheel vibrations
Reduce tire wear
Keep the front wheels straight
Convert the rotary motion of the steering wheel into an angular turn of the front wheels 

The most common steering system is the rack and pinion, which is used in most cars. It consists of two gears: a rack, which is a linear gear, and a pinion, which is a circular gear. The rack and pinion system converts a revolving motion into linear motion. 

1 of 10 Ready
The front axle of a car has pivot centers 1.3 m apart. The angle of inside lock is 40℃ and the angle of the outside lock is 35℃. What is the wheelbase of the car?
5.5 m
Shortcuts
Prev Space Show / hide Next
Turn this into a study set.
Sign in with Google to save tricky questions to your reminder list and resume on any device.
Sign in with Google Free • no extra password