Automotive Steering System Quiz

What is the main purpose of a steering system in a vehicle?

• To control the speed of the vehicle

• To regulate the engine temperature

• To translate the rotational force of the steering wheel into the movement of front wheels

• To adjust the suspension of the vehicle

Which part of the steering system is responsible for connecting the steering wheel to the steering mechanism?

• Pitman arm

• Steering column

• Tie rod

• Intermediate shaft

What is the function of the idler arm in a steering system?

• Controls the vehicle's speed

• Supports the steering linkage

• Transmits power to the wheels

• Adjusts the vehicle's height

Which type of steering system uses a rack-and-pinion mechanism?

• Recirculating Ball Steering

• Rack and Pinion Steering

• Worm and Sector/Roller Steering

• Idler Arm Steering

What is the purpose of the Pitman Arm in a steering system?

• Controls the vehicle's suspension

• Connects the steering gear box to the steering wheel

• Transmits steering inputs to the steering linkage

• Supports the steering column

Which type of steering system uses an electric motor to control the vehicle's steering?

• Conventional Steering

• Electric Power Steering

• Rack and Pinion Steering

• Recirculating Ball Steering

What connects the steering rack to the steering knuckle in a vehicle?

• Idler arm

• Tie rod

• Intermediate shaft

• Pitman arm

Which part of the steering system contains the gears that transmit the driver's steering inputs?

• Steering wheel

• Gear Box

• Steering Column

• Intermediate shaft

What is the function of the steering column in a vehicle?

• Connects the steering wheel to the steering mechanism

• Supports the steering linkage

• Controls the vehicle's suspension

• Translates the rotational force of the steering wheel into wheel movement

Which type of steering system uses a worm gear attached to the steering shaft?

• Rack and Pinion Steering

• Recirculating Ball Steering

• Worm and Sector Steering

• Idler Arm Steering