Vehicle construction Technology

The term vehicle construction refers to how a passenger car, truck, van, or SUV is assembled at the factory.

The vehicle body provides a protective outer hull, or "skin," around the outside of an automobile. True or False?

The vehicle body can be made from steel, aluminum, fiberglass, plastic, or composite.

Body-over-frame or full frame construction is commonly used on pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), and most full-size vans.

A mid-engine, front-wheel drive (FWD) vehicle has both the engine and trans-axle in the front.

All-wheel drive systems use a transfer case to send power to two differentials and all wheels.

A rear-engine, rear-wheel drive (RRD) vehicle has the engine centrally located, right behind the front seat.

A hardtop does not have a center pillar to support the roof, so the roof must be reinforced to provide enough strength.

In 1959, the first driver's side air bag was introduced in the passenger car.

The purpose of the EPA is to coordinate government and industry action to protect the Earth's environment from chemical damage.