Car Steering System Flashcard

Front

What is the main purpose of a car steering system?

Back

To control the vehicle's direction

Front

Which type of steering system is commonly used in modern automobiles?

Back

Ackerman steering

Front

What component rotates the pinion gear in a car's steering system?

Back

Steering wheel

Front

Which part of the steering system interlocks with the pinion gear?

Back

Steering rack

Front

What is the angle formed by the tilt of the steering axis from the vertical when viewed from the side called?

Back

Caster angle

Front

Which type of steering is unsuitable for high-speed vehicles? Options: Bicycle steering, Turntable steering, Ackerman steering, Irreversible steering

Back

Turntable steering

Front

The angle between the centre line of the tyre and the vertical line when viewed from the front of the vehicle is known as?

Back

Caster

Front

What is the term for the correct adjustment of the pivot axes controlling the movement of the wheels?

Back

Wheel alignment

Front

Type of steering system where front wheels are mounted on axle fixed to a turntable with a single pivot.

Back

Ackerman steering

Front

What helps in self-centring of wheels after taking a turn?

Back

Caster